Woman Killed, Man Injured While Trying to Defend PET From Dog Attack in North St. Louis
January 16, 2025

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police are sharing more about a deadly dog attack in the Walnut Park West neighborhood of north St. Louis. A 62-year-old woman died and her 73-year-old husband was injured while they were trying to save their dogs Wednesday night around 11:45.


The woman was identified by her family as Gladys Anthony. She was killed just days away from her birthday.

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Amber Raub

Public Information Officer

St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

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314-589-6233 (Media Inquiries Only)

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