Mail delivery halted in Kansas after postal carrier attacked
- A postal carrier in Wichita, Kansas, was assaulted after using pepper spray against two dogs chasing him.
- The carrier was followed and attacked by two men after the dog incident, resulting in facial injuries.
- Mail delivery has been suspended in the neighborhood until the situation is resolved, highlighting safety concerns for postal workers.
In Wichita, Kansas, mail delivery has been halted in a neighborhood following an incident involving a postal carrier. On September 21, the carrier was attacked after using pepper spray to fend off two large dogs that were chasing him during his delivery route. After the encounter with the dogs, the carrier attempted to escape to his vehicle but was pursued by two men who subsequently assaulted him. The postal worker sustained facial injuries but is expected to recover. The U.S. Postal Service has informed residents of the 41 affected addresses that they must collect their mail from the nearest post office until the situation is resolved. Local police are actively searching for the assailants, but no arrests have been made as of now. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of postal workers in the area, prompting the suspension of mail delivery as a precautionary measure.