Willard Norton, 83, killed by two dogs in Town Creek
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office said Norton died after a two-dog attack near his front door; the dogs were taken into Animal Control custody.
Incident summary
Lawrence County sheriff's deputies responding to a dog attack found 83-year-old Willard Norton unresponsive near the entrance to his home. He was transported to a local hospital and died from his injuries. Animal Control took two dogs believed by the sheriff's office to be pit bulls to the county shelter.
In April 2025, the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office said the dogs' owners were indicted and arrested on reckless-manslaughter charges connected to Norton's death. Charges are allegations unless and until proven in court.
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WAFF, citing the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, reported that Willard Norton, 83, died after being attacked by two dogs believed to be pit bulls near his Town Creek home.
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- Two arrested, indicted in connection with Lawrence Co. deadly dog attackWAFF follow-up citing Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and district attorney · 2025-04-02
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