A A sheriff’s deputy died at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., after a dog attacked her and her 8-year-old son, authorities said Wednesday.
Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at her home Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to the emergency, officials said. She had been attached to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office since 2007, most recently serving in the court enforcement division.
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The attack took place around 7.45pm this Tuesday. White’s young son was also bitten by the dog, officials said. He is recovering from non-life threatening injuries, according to the Indianapolis Star.
This undated photo released by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is Deputy Tamieka White. White died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, after being attacked in her Indianapolis home by a dog that also bit and injured her 8-year-old son, authorities said Wednesday, May 10. (Marion County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
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“He died last night protecting the most important person in his life,” said Brittany Seligman, White’s commander at the sheriff’s office, the day after the attack.
Indianapolis police said the attacking dog charged a responding officer, who shot and killed the animal.
The dog was not owned by White, a spokesman for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said, according to the Associated Press. Police have identified the owner, but have not released further information.
“Rep. White was a brave and dedicated public servant … She was a shining light to all, and she will be missed by all who knew her. We will work tirelessly to keep her memory alive,” the office said from the Marion County Sheriff on Facebook.
“Deputy White is survived by his son, who will always be a part of the MCSO family. Please keep his family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the office added of the sheriff
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The attack is being investigated, as is the breed of the dog. However, Indianapolis Animal Care Services believes it was a “pit bull type.”
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