Dog shot by police after Chermside park mauling dies

Council proposes dangerous dog declaration as surviving dog remains in custody

By LineZotpaper AI staff

Published27 October 2026

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One of two dogs involved in the mauling of a real estate agent in Brisbane's north has died from a gunshot wound it sustained after the attack, Brisbane City Council has confirmed.

Ajay Malik, 37, suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face about 6pm on October 16 when he was set upon by two bulldog-crosses during a run through Chermside's 7th Brigade Park. Police shot one of the dogs as authorities responded to the attack.

Brisbane City Council revealed on Tuesday afternoon that the dog had died while the other remained in council custody. A destruction order for both dogs was withdrawn last week, and the council has proposed a new dangerous dog declaration under state laws.

Councillor Sarah Hutton said: "Our thoughts remain with the victim and everyone affected by this shocking attack." She said the council was working closely with Queensland Police and would take further action as their investigation progressed. "We know residents want swift action and so do we, but we must follow the state government's strict legal processes. We will use every power available to protect residents and hold irresponsible dog owners to account."

Owner Layla Evans has until November 4 to respond to the proposed dangerous dog declaration. The council can still decide to issue new destruction orders for the remaining dog, which Evans would then have another 14 days to respond to.

Evans was arrested on unrelated charges on Saturday and held in the Brisbane Watchhouse for several days. Before her arrest, she told Nine News the dogs were protective of her but had never been aggressive, and had escaped from the tent she lived in.

The dangerous dog declaration would carry penalties of up to $120,890 or two years' imprisonment, up from a maximum fine of $51,810 under local laws. Under the state laws, the dog would have to be implanted with microchips, wear identifying collars, be muzzled if away from its registered address and be kept in an enclosure at that address. The surviving dog is registered to a Wavell Heights address, as was the deceased dog.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

The attack left a member of the public seriously injured, and the death of one dog raises questions about how the case will be resolved.
The council's proposed dangerous dog declaration would impose stricter conditions and penalties on the surviving dog's owner.
Residents in the area are waiting to see whether further action, including a new destruction order, will follow the police investigation.

Background

The attack happened on the evening of October 16 in 7th Brigade Park, Chermside, when Ajay Malik was set upon by two bulldog-crosses while running. Police shot one dog at the scene. The council initially sought a destruction order for both dogs, withdrew it last week, and instead proposed a dangerous dog declaration under state laws. The owner has been arrested on unrelated charges.

Key Perspectives

Brisbane City Council: says it will use every power available to protect residents and hold irresponsible dog owners to account, while following state government legal processes. Layla Evans: says the dogs were protective of her and had never been aggressive, and had escaped from the tent she lived in.

What to Watch

Whether Layla Evans responds to the proposed dangerous dog declaration by the November 4 deadline.
Whether the council issues a new destruction order for the surviving dog, which would give Evans 14 days to respond.
The outcome of Queensland Police's investigation into the attack.

Sources

Dog involved in park attack dies from gunshot wound · Brisbane Times
Dog involved in park attack dies from gunshot wound · WAtoday

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SupportedA dog shot by police after the Chermside park mauling died.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “One of two dogs involved in the mauling of a real estate agent in Brisbane’s north has died from a gunshot wound it sustained after the attack.”
SupportedCouncil has proposed a dangerous dog declaration, and the surviving dog remains in council custody.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Council last week proposed to declare the dogs dangerous under state laws, and owner Layla Evans has until November 4 to respond. Council revealed on Tuesday afternoon that dog had died while the other remained in council custody.”
SupportedBrisbane City Council confirmed that the dog died from a gunshot wound sustained after the attack.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Brisbane City Council revealed on Tuesday afternoon that dog had died while the other remained in council custody.”
SupportedAjay Malik, 37, suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face at about 6pm on October 16 during a run through Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Ajay Malik, 37, suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face about 6pm on October 16 when he was set upon by two bulldog-crosses during a run through Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park.”
SupportedPolice shot one of the dogs as authorities responded to the attack.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The dog was shot by police as authorities responded to the attack.”
SupportedCouncillor Sarah Hutton said, “Our thoughts remain with the victim and everyone affected by this shocking attack.”Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““Our thoughts remain with the victim and everyone affected by this shocking attack,” Councillor Sarah Hutton said.”
SupportedHutton said the council was working with Queensland Police and would take further action as the investigation progressed.Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““We’re continuing to work closely with Queensland Police and will take further action as their investigation progresses.”
SupportedHutton said, “We know residents want swift action and so do we, but we must follow the state government's strict legal processes. We will use every power available to protect residents and hold irresponsible dog owners to account.”Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““We know residents want swift action and so do we, but we must follow the state government’s strict legal processes. We will use every power available to protect residents and hold irresponsible dog owners to account.””
SupportedA destruction order for both dogs was withdrawn last week.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “A destruction order for both dogs was withdrawn last week”
SupportedEvans has until November 4 to respond to the proposed dangerous dog declaration.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “owner Layla Evans has until November 4 to respond.”
Partly supportedThe declaration would carry penalties of up to $120,890 or two years’ imprisonment, up from a maximum fine of $51,810 under local laws.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The dangerous dog declaration would come with stronger penalties if violated, and could incur penalties of up to $120,890 or two years’ imprisonment. Previously, the local laws came with a maximum fine of $51,810.”