Knox County Woman Dead After Dogs Attack Her in Flat Lick

From The Knox County Ky Sheriff's Department -

The Knox County Ky Sheriff's Department is conducting an ongoing death investigation regarding an animal attack.

The incident took place on Friday, August 29th at approximately 2:30pm in the Flat Lick community as 44-year-old Ms. Priscilla Jones of Knox County was walking down Sandy Branch.

Ms. Jones was attacked and severly injured by a pack of dogs roaming the area. An individual who knows Ms. Jones heard her screaming for help and called Knox County 911. East Knox Fire Department initially finding Jones suffering life-threatening injuries unable to communicate.

Also responding was Knox County EMS who transported Ms. Jones to Barbourville ARH Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Assisting on scene was the Barbourville Police Department.