With deep sadness, we remember Horace Brooks, 69, of Opelousas, Louisiana, who tragically lost his life after being attacked by two dogs on South Court Street shortly after midnight.
According to the Opelousas Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of South Court Street following a report of a dog attack. When officers arrived, they found Brooks unresponsive and suffering from severe injuries. Emergency responders treated him at the scene, but sadly, he was pronounced dead.
Police Chief Graig LeBlanc said Brooks had been walking north toward his apartment complex when the dogs’ owner, 49-year-old Kimberly Faulk, arrived at her home. Investigators said Faulk exited her vehicle to enter her residence, and the two dogs also got out. The dogs then reportedly attacked Brooks.
Faulk called for emergency assistance following the attack. Authorities said the exact reason the dogs became aggressive remains unknown, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.
Faulk has been arrested and faces charges of negligent homicide and two counts of unlawful restraint of a dog. Her bond had not been set at the time of the report.
Neighbors expressed sadness and disbelief over Brooks’ death. One neighbor, Craig Hayden, said he had previously seen Faulk walking the dogs and noted that they were usually kept on leashes.
Chief LeBlanc emphasized that investigators had found no indication that Faulk intended for the attack to happen. He described the incident as a devastating tragedy that changed the lives of both Brooks’ family and the dog owner.
For Brooks’ loved ones, the loss is unimaginable. A 69-year-old life filled with memories, relationships and experiences was suddenly taken in a heartbreaking incident.
May his family, friends and everyone who knew him find strength during this difficult time. May the memories of Horace Brooks remain a source of comfort to those who loved him.
Rest in peace, Horace Brooks. You will be remembered, mourned and never forgotten.
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