Man Mauled To Death By Pet Pit Bull

Last updated on Monday, December 29, 2014

(PORTAGE) - Police in Portage say that a 40-year-old man was apparently mauled to death by one of his pet pit bulls on Christmas Day.

Police say Edward Cahill's girlfriend found his body on his living room floor when she returned from a holiday visit with relatives.

His body was covered in blood and had multiple deep cuts on his face and arms.

Officers had to use a stun gun and an animal control pole to subdue the dog, which barked and lunged at officers.

Cahill had reportedly had the dog since it was a puppy, but his girlfriend says it has always been aggressive.

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