Runner Attacked by 3 Dogs in Plymouth Township, Michigan

Police officer shoots at least one dog during incident, runner hospitalized in stable condition

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:54pm

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A runner was attacked by three dogs in Plymouth Township, Michigan, on Saturday morning, leading to a police response where at least one of the dogs was shot by an officer. The injured runner was taken to the hospital in stable condition, while one of the dogs involved in the attack was found and taken to the Humane Society, and another was shot and killed by police. Authorities are still searching for the third dog.

Why it matters

Dog attacks on people in public spaces are a serious public safety concern, especially when multiple aggressive dogs are involved. This incident raises questions about animal control, responsible pet ownership, and how law enforcement should respond to protect both citizens and animals in such situations.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the incident on the 12000 block of Canton Center Road around 6:35 a.m. after the dogs approached the first officer at the scene in an 'aggressive manner' when they tried to approach the runner. The officer then fired their weapon, hitting at least one of the dogs, a cane corso. All three dogs then fled the scene. The injured runner, a male whose age has not been disclosed, was taken to the hospital where he was listed in stable condition on Saturday afternoon. Police later found one of the cane corso dogs near an elementary school and took it to the Humane Society to be quarantined. The other cane corso that was shot by police was found in a nearby backyard and was 'dispatched' by authorities 'for the safety of the officers and the public' after they tried to secure it. Police are still searching for the third dog, described as a pit bull, which was last seen in the area of Ann Arbor Road and General Drive.

  • The incident occurred around 6:35 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The injured runner was taken to the hospital on Saturday afternoon in stable condition.

The players

Plymouth Township Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the dog attack incident and shot at least one of the dogs involved.

Huron Valley Humane Society

The animal shelter that took custody of one of the cane corso dogs involved in the attack after it was found by police.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to search for the third dog involved in the attack and are urging the public to contact them if they spot the animal.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for stronger animal control measures and responsible pet ownership to prevent dangerous dog attacks on people in public spaces. It also raises questions about how law enforcement should respond to protect both citizens and animals in such volatile situations.