Prince the XL Bully, who killed Morgan Dorsett, attacked a Bristol neighbor weeks prior, prompting calls for breed bans.
She was visiting her cousin, who owned the dog, at his upstairs flat. A neighbor said the dog almost attacked her three weeks before. The neighbor, in her mid-20s, wanted to remain anonymous.
She was walking home with shopping when she saw the dog and its owner. The dog pulled at its lead, barking and growling at her, trying to get to her. The owner struggled to control it.
She did not know what the dog wanted, and the neighbor was terrified by this incident. She considered calling the police but spoke to her neighbor about the dog, who had also had a similar problem. She decided not to call police because she did not want trouble.
The neighbor now feels heartbroken and sad for the woman and her family. She is glad the dog is gone and thinks the breed should be banned. She sees these attacks often and thinks that something must be done to fix it.
Morgan’s family thanked the public for their support and also asked for privacy. Police identified her at the scene, but the formal process is not yet finished.
Her family member, Caelia Dorsett, wrote a tribute, calling Morgan her “sweet angel.” Caelia said there are no adequate words and is grateful for their memories together. She called Morgan her built-in best friend.
The police were called to Cobhorn Drive at 7:19 PM. Paramedics and police came to the flat, where Morgan died at the scene after being attacked by a dog believed to be an XL Bully.
Police arrested two people, a man and woman in their 20s, who were in charge of a dangerous dog. The dog caused death, and they also possessed a prohibited dog breed. Police released them on conditional bail.
Inspector Terry Murphy spoke at a press meeting, saying their thoughts are with the family and that they will support them. He thanked the officers and paramedics, who tried to save her life, and will also receive support. Police are investigating the incident.
Many people have died in XL Bully attacks. A 10-year-old girl named Savannah died in 2024, as did a woman in her 50s in London. Esther Martin, 68, died while watching her grandson in 2024, and Ian Langley, 54, died in 2023 protecting his puppy.
Ian Price, 52, died in 2023 protecting his mother. Jonathan Hogg, 37, died in 2023 after entering a dog pen, and Natasha Johnston, 28, died in 2023 while walking dogs. Shirley Patrick, 83, died in 2022 after a dog attack.
Ian Symes, 34, died in 2022 in a dog attack. Joanne Robinson, 43, died in 2022, attacked by her pet. Keven Jones, 62, died in 2022 after a dog bit him. Bella-Rae Birch, one, died in 2022, and Jack Lis, 10, died in 2021 in a dog attack.