18 Stitches for Dog Attack Victim

TYLER — TYLER — A 6-year-old boy received 18 stitches after he’s attacked by a neighbor’s dog. It happened Tuesday on Moore Avenue in Tyler. Police said Trevon James was in the back yard at his neighbor’s when the dog somehow got off the chain and attacked him. He was rushed to a local hospital and treated for his wounds. The dog was taken by authorities after it was found that his rabies vaccination was not up to date. The owners received a citation from police. Trevon’s father says the incident was scary at the time but he and his son hold no ill will towards their neighbor and even spoke to pet owner that very night. Animal Control in Tyler said the dog’s owner paid to have their pet put down. Trevon is expected to make a full recovery.