SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Dozens of dogs have attacked and bitten people around San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood in 2026, according to city data. Between January and September, there were 74 dog attacks, city data obtained by KRON4 reveals. The most recent incident happened last week, when a woman was mauled and dragged on Larkin Street by a vicious dog. A witness told KRON4 that the woman screamed for help, and several people who were nearby rushed in to pull the dog off the victim. A video posted on Citizen shows San Francisco Police Department officers trying to restrain the large pit bull mix and hold it down on the pavement. The woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital. A witness said the dog was choked to death by someone at the scene. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood wrote on X, "This is not an isolated incident - we have regularly met and worked with families and neighbors in the TL who have experienced similar incidents with dogs in the streets over the last year." It's still unclear if the Larkin Street dog was triggered by something, and animal control officers are trying to figure out who owned the canine. Dog training expert Steve Scott said, "A dog that is going to bite unprovoked, an untrained dog, typically (lashes out) in fear ... resource guarding. More often than not, it's fear." Late last year, a SFPD officer shot a husky-shepherd mix after receiving reports of the off-leash dog's aggressive behavior toward strangers on Market Street. One victim was randomly bitten. A dog lunges at a police officer on Market Street in San Francisco before the officer opens fire in November of 2025. (SFPD photo) When officers attempted to physically restrain the owner on Market Street, his snarling dog charged at the officers to defend its owner, SFPD body camera video shows. One officer shot the dog in its leg. After backup officers shot, chased, and pinned the owner to the ground, the wounded dog bit one of the backup officers, according to the video. Anyone who is bitten by a dog in San Francisco should seek immediate medical attention, city officials said, and call 911 if the injury is severe. You can also report a dog bite online, or call the San Francisco Animal Care Control dispatch number at 415-554-9400. ...read more read less