DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly dog attack that sent 15 dogs to the county animal shelter.

Officers discovered the body of 43-year-old Mynoviah Tinsley on her property on Anderson Valley Drive.

Bianca Loveless, director of the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office, says the autopsy results are in.

“Her examination revealed numerous bites and mauling injuries from the animals that were found at her residence,” Loveless said.

Loveless says Tinsley’s cause of death is listed as exsanguination due to penetrating and avulsive injuries.

“Her cause of death is listed as Exsanguination which is bleeding out basically, due to penetrating and avulsive injuries,” she said.

Lifeline says 15 dogs from the scene have been taken to the DeKalb County Animal Shelter as the investigation continues. The intake has pushed the shelter over capacity.