Fight at Mayfair Mall goes viral after video shows security K-9 latch onto woman's leg; B'Ivory LaMarr to represent woman bit

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wauwatosa police are investigating an incident that occurred inside Mayfair Mall Friday night that ended with a woman being repeatedly bitten by a mall security K-9.

Officials said they responded to a call around 6:17 p.m. on March 28 for a report of a fight between two groups that started verbally and then turned physical.

But it was what happened before the police arrived on scene, that now has nearly three million views on Facebook, thanks to cellphone footage posted by Jessiano Ortiz.

In the short video, a woman is seen on the ground outside of a store in the mall, as a security K-9 lunges for her leg multiple times until the dog firmly latches on.

Bystanders are heard in the background saying, "the dog bit her," and "I thought they trained them -- he ain't letting go."

The video shows a security guard with a K-9 patch on his uniform also on the ground, trying multiple times to unsuccessfully pry open the dog's jaw, before more mall officers in neon appear to also try and help the handler.

The clip ends before the dog is removed from the woman.

According to the Wauwatosa Police Department, when their officers arrived, "security advised the fight ended and all parties left the property."

"Mall security did not request any police enforcement for the disorderly behavior," police said. "There was no mention of a dog bite at that time."

Currently, no citations have been issued, but police said the person involved in the dog bite did report the incident to authorities the following afternoon.

CBS 58 reached out to Andy Frain Services, the mall's security company, who sent this statement, which reads in full:

"On March 28, 2025, four (4) females engaged in an act of violence at Mayfair Mall, jeopardizing the safety and security of the community.
Security personnel and a specialized gun detection K9 team immediately responded to ensure that no one was in possession of a firearm.
Local law enforcement was contacted. No injuries were reported, and all four individuals involved fled the mall before law enforcement arrived.
The safety and security of patrons remains the focus at Mayfair Mall."

A request for comment from Brookfield Properties, who operates the mall, went unanswered.

Monday evening, a spokesperson confirmed that civil rights and personal injury attorney B'Ivory LaMarr has been retained to represent the woman, identified as Amirah Walls. 

A statement from WCP Communications says Walls is currently undergoing medical treatment and suffering from "severe complications."

It goes on to say, in part:

"Despite ongoing concerns about teen-related incidents at the mall, Mayfair has failed to implement effective, humane solutions—raising serious questions about the deployment and oversight of security measures on the premises.

This is an incident that should never have happened. The excessive use of force by private security and the apparent lack of accountability are both unacceptable and deeply disturbing. We will work tirelessly to uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and get justice for this young woman."