Two Dog Walkers Injured in Hoboken ShopRite Parking Lot Attack

Unleashed dogs from a vehicle attacked the walkers and their leashed dogs, leading to injuries and a police investigation.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Two dog walkers were injured in Hoboken, New Jersey when three unleashed dogs from a vehicle attacked them and their leashed dogs in a ShopRite parking lot. One of the walker's dogs also sustained injuries and required surgery. The dog owner, a Hoboken resident, had previously faced a separate attack involving the same dogs in Secaucus. Police are investigating the incident and have issued citations related to the dogs.

Why it matters

Dog attacks can cause serious injuries and raise public safety concerns, especially when they involve repeat offenders. This incident highlights the need for responsible pet ownership and enforcement of leash laws to protect both animals and the community.

The details

The attack occurred around 1 p.m. on February 18 in the parking lot of a ShopRite supermarket on Madison Street in Hoboken. Three unleashed dogs exited a vehicle and attacked two dog walkers who were each handling four leashed dogs. During the chaos, one of the walker's dogs sustained injuries and later required surgery. Both walkers sprained their wrists while trying to restrain the leashed animals. The dog owner placed the three dogs back in the vehicle and left the area. Officials later learned the same dogs were previously seized by authorities in Secaucus following a separate attack that seriously injured two people.

  • The incident happened around 1 p.m. on February 18, 2026 in Hoboken.
  • In August 2025, the dog owner was subject to a consent order requiring the dogs to be muzzled and leashed in public.

The players

Hoboken Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the dog attack incident.

Hoboken resident

The owner of the three unleashed dogs involved in the attack.

Animal control officers

Issued citations related to the potentially dangerous dogs.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold dog owners accountable when their pets pose a threat to public safety.”

— Robert A. Solomon, Attorney (metrolaw.com)

What’s next

Police continue to investigate the case, and the investigation remains active.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of responsible pet ownership, including keeping dogs leashed and under control in public spaces. It also highlights the need for effective enforcement of local laws and regulations to protect the community from dangerous animals.