Pit bull kills owner after she tried to save her mom from attack
A South Carolina woman has been killed by her pet pit bull after she stepped in to stop it attacking her mother.
Porsche 'Nicole' Cartee, 25, suffered fatal injuries to her head and body when she tried to fend off the dog.
Jamie Nelson, director of Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement, said the attack occurred at a residence on Beverly Hills Drive. Nelson said the dog attacked three people.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said Porsche Nicole Cartee, was pronounced dead at the scene. Clevenger said statements from witnesses indicate Cartee suffered trauma to her body during the attack.
On Sunday, Clevenger said an examination revealed the cause of death to be dog bites to the head and body.
Clevenger identified the dog as a pit bull and said two other family member were injured in the incident.
Jamie Nelson, director of Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement, said the attack occurred at a residence on Beverly Hills Drive. Nelson said the dog attacked three people.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said Porsche Nicole Cartee, was pronounced dead at the scene. Clevenger said statements from witnesses indicate Cartee suffered trauma to her body during the attack.
On Sunday, Clevenger said an examination revealed the cause of death to be dog bites to the head and body.
Clevenger identified the dog as a pit bull and said two other family member were injured in the incident.
