73-Year-Old Man Allegedly Killed by Pack of Dogs

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the Silver Valley Community, on Jeanette Lane, Thomasville, North Carolina, in reference to a death investigation.

Upon arrival, Deputies determined that the individual, a 73-year-old male, was deceased and beyond the possibility of life-saving intervention. Preliminary evidence at the scene indicated the individual had succumbed to injuries consistent with an attack by a large pack of canines.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, in coordination with members of the Davidson County Animal Control Division, responded to the scene and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Swaim at (336) 242-2134.

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office believes the threat to the community has been reduced regarding these canines, however please call (336) 249-0131 to report an issue with an animal, or contact Lieutenant Porter at (336) 242-2845.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and criminal charges will be forthcoming. No further details are being released at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available upon the conclusion of the investigative process.