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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Beatrice Carruth, 86, was attacked by a dog she was caring for on behalf of her son, Jason Clay Ingram, and tragically died from her injuries

A woman has died following a dog attack, according to police reports.

Fox25 reports that Beatrice Carruth, 86, was looking after a dog on behalf of her son and passed away after officers responded to a call at her home.

The department stated that officers were called to the area of NE 27th Street and Highland Drive near Moore, Oklahoma, at around 5:45pm on Thursday, July 2. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a woman suffering from serious injuries.

They began life-saving measures, applying tourniquets in an attempt to stem the bleeding until paramedics arrived, according to the police.

The woman was in a critical condition when she was taken to hospital and subsequently died from her injuries. Police confirmed that Moore Animal Control later removed the dog from her home, reports the Mirror US.

"The Moore Police Department extends its thoughts and condolences to everyone impacted by this tragic incident," the department said following the incident.

According to KFOR, the dog was later put down. A statement from Moore Animal Control identified the dog as a mixed breed.

"The dog was identified by shelter staff as a Labrador retriever with a crossbreed of American pit bull terrier. Breed identity was based on observed physical characteristics. The dog remained quarantined at the Moore animal shelter until it was euthanized 07/06/2026," the department shared. KFOR reported that Carruth had been looking after the dog while her son, Jason Clay Ingram, was behind bars.

Court records reveal that Ingram was arrested on 11 May for allegedly strangling his mother and severing telephone cables at her property as she tried to call 911.

Carruth's relatives note that several days following that incident, the dog attacked Carruth, resulting in her hospitalisation for multiple days. Family members stated they pressed Ingram to have the dog put down at the time, but he insisted his mother continue caring for the animal.

Carruth's family are hoping Ingram will face further charges, as they maintain that Carruth was coerced into keeping the dangerous creature.