Police: Contractors may have startled St. Bernard before fatal attack in Western NY
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM · 1 min read
Contractors working inside a Western New York home may have startled a St. Bernard before the dog fatally attacked its owner on Monday morning, police said.Lisa K. Bundy, 60, died after the animal bit her neck, police said.