Suffolk County Police dog seen biting man at funeral for slain NYPD Detective

Saturday, August 2, 2025
PARKCHESTER, The Bronx (WABC) -- A police dog was seen attacking people at the funeral for NYPD Detective Didarul Islam, who was killed in the Midtown shooting.

Video shows the dog darting at several people on Thursday in the Bronx. The dog then bit a man.

The dog was with the Suffolk County Police Department. It was at the funeral to help with security.

Police say the animal was in a car, but the door opened and it escaped.

The man who was attacked is said to be okay.



The incident is under review.



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