UPDATE: Police say two dogs captured in deadly Oglethorpe attack case

Police say the victim was attacked while walking along Chatham Street on Saturday.

UPDATE (12/9/25): The Oglethorpe Police Department says two pit bulls connected to the deadly dog attack that killed a man over the weekend have now been taken into custody.

A Tuesday night news release said officers received information on Tuesday from Schley County Sheriff Scott Nelson about two pit bulls found roaming in the county. Officers responded and identified the animals as the ones involved in the attack on Raphael Woolfork. Police did not say how the two dogs were identified as being connected to the case, and they have not released any information about a third dog.

“The two pit bulls have been taken into custody by the Oglethorpe Police Department and are currently housed in a secure location pending the outcome of the investigation,” the release said.

“We would like to thank Sheriff Scott Nelson and his deputies for their prompt assistance and cooperation during this time,” Chief James Breletic said. “We also urge all citizens to continue exercising caution when encountering unfamiliar animals or unknown individuals in their communities.”

ORIGINAL STORY (12/8/25):

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died after being attacked by three pit bull dogs while walking along Chatham Street in Oglethorpe, according to the Oglethorpe Police Department.

Police say officers received a report from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday about a potential dog bite incident involving a victim who was being taken to the hospital. Investigators later determined that Raphael Woolfork was attacked by the dogs while walking in the area.

Authorities say a nearby citizen came to Woolfork’s aid and took him to another location where Emergency Medical Services could reach him. During treatment, Woolfork went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The Oglethorpe Police Department said it is actively investigating and will release additional information as it becomes available.

“In light of this tragic event, the Oglethorpe Police Department stresses the importance of public safety and urges residents to exercise caution around stray animals,” the department said in a news release.

The City of Oglethorpe also extended condolences to Woolfork’s family and friends.