A large dog that seriously injured an 11-year-old boy in Barrie, Ontario, earlier this week was located and shot and killed by police early Thursday morning, ending a tense three-day search.
The attack happened on June 8, 2026, at around 8:45 a.m. near Essa Road and Loggers Run. The boy was riding his scooter when the dog, described as a large light brown bully breed, possibly a mastiff, with a red leash, attacked him and several other people. The boy was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and remains in stable condition.
The Barrie Police Service launched an extensive search using drones and received a tip around 2:30 a.m. on June 11 that the dog had been seen in the Tiffin Street and Patterson Road area. Officers found the animal and tried for about 15 minutes to capture it using a dog bolt, but it became aggressive. An officer shot and killed the dog to protect public safety.
The dog’s owner has been identified, and the investigation is now being led by City of Barrie Bylaw. Police say there are no grounds for criminal charges, and any penalties would fall under provincial animal control laws. The owner had not been contacted as of the June 11 update.
Police believe more people may have been bitten and are asking anyone who was injured or has information to call 705-725-7025.
