Neighbor Shoots Attacking Dog in Port Richmond, Saving Boy Under Attack
by KYW's Ian Bush and Al Novack
A Port Richmond boy is recovering from dog bite wounds following surgery at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Thanks to the quick actions of his bigger brother and a neighbor, he's expected to make a full recovery.
Before school, Shane Bucher (right, in family photo) was at a neighbor's house in the 3500 block of Mercer Street.
Inside, something happened to trigger an American bulldog -- described as friendly -- to turn on the 11-year-old, sinking his teeth into the boy and dragging him outside.
Shane's brother, Brad, heard his screams:
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