The woman was walking some pets in her car when a criminal approached with the intention of stealing the vehicle.
Foto: Facebook/Remembering Ruth Dalton
A recent tragedy involving a dog walker has caused a stir in the city of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is about Ruth Dalton80 years old, an animal lover, known and loved by the entire community, who He died on August 20th in an act that many have considered heroic.
As reported by the American newspaper The New York Post, The woman was walking some pets in her car at the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Way East y East Harrison Streetfour and a half miles from downtown Seattle, when a dThe offender, identified as Ahmed K. Haynesapproached with the intent to steal the vehicle.
Eric Barden, Deputy Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), told the newspaper that the man approached the woman from the passenger seat and threw into the street. In an attempt to protect the animals under his care, Ruth followed the vehicle and attempted to confront the thief; however, this resulted in a fatal outcome. During the altercation, the criminal ran over the walker.
According to media reports USA Today, Seattle Fire Department members responded to the scene after several witnesses called for help. Emergency services officers They tried to save the woman, but unfortunately, they could not do anything and the elderly woman died on the spot.
Laura Dunna witness to the events, testified to the local media Seattle Times that Ruth died trying to defend the animals that were entrusted to her for a walk.This woman was fighting for other people’s dogs in that car“As if it weren’t the vehicle, but the animals,” Dynan said.
Allison Enell, Dalton’s client, told USA Today what There were six dogs inside the car.one was injured and was taken to a veterinary clinic for emergency surgery. “He did it at the cost of his life. I have no doubt that the attacker would have killed our pets if she had not fought to open the door. She could have given up the car and left, but she fought and fought. She is a hero. “We are devastated,” he said.
The offender was found and booked into King County Jail, where he is charged with first-degree murder. According to Seattle Times, He will remain held without bail until his appearance in early September.
This fatal event has left the community in shock and has generated a wave of indignation and sadness among those who knew Ruth and valued her love and care for animals.
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