On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the 4000 block of Jared’s Walk in Huntingtown, for the report of an animal bite.
The 911 caller, an adult male working as a delivery driver, reported being attacked and bitten by a dog while delivering a package to a residence on the given street. The caller described the dog as possibly a pit bull and expressed concern that the animal may have had rabies.
Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded and arrived on the scene around 2:49 p.m., Upon arrival, deputies encountered the aggressive dog and a short time later, dispatchers advised all EMS units to stage nearby as shots had been fired at the scene.
Deputies confirmed that multiple shots were fired, and the dog was struck and downed during the encounter.
After securing the scene, EMS personnel moved in and began providing medical aid to both the delivery driver and the injured dog. The dog’s owner later transported the animal to a local veterinary hospital for emergency treatment due to the severity of its injuries.
The delivery driver was evaluated by EMS but ultimately declined transport to the hospital.
Authorities along with Calvert County Animal Control are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
