Coyote euthanized after attacking child in Los Angeles neighborhood

A coyote that had been roaming an LA neighborhood for months was killed after attacking a one-year-old, ending a community dispute over whether the animal posed a public safety threat.

First covered Oct 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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21d Guardian Environment Trendy LA neighborhood’s war over wild coyote erupts after child attacked — Coyote euthanized after reportedly roaming Atwater Village comfortably for months and attacking one-year-old boy One Los Angeles neighborhood has been at war…

More coverage from around the web

cbsnews.com Atwater Village coyote who attacked child was euthanized, officials confirm - CBS Los Angeles

abc7.com Coyote euthanized after 16-month-old child injured in Atwater Village - ABC7 Los Angeles

cbsnews.com Coyote euthanized after child is injured during interaction in Atwater Village - CBS Los Angeles

yahoo.com Atwater Village toddler attacked by coyote; DNA testing underway

nbclosangeles.com DNA tests match euthanized coyote to bitten toddler in Atwater Village

Appeared in: 2026-10-21 (#18)

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