By Jamel Major and Janice Broach

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - One person died after two pit bulls got loose and attacked several people late Tuesday morning near Poplar and Manassas.

According to witnesses, three people, including an elderly man, were attacked by pit bulls that were loose in the area.  Additionally, two paramedics were attacked by the dogs when they were called to the scene to aid the victims.

"I'm very shocked," witness Lisa Stringfellow said. "I'm so nervous right now, I can hardly talk no more."

Action News 5 was on the scene just moments after the attack.  Officials said William Parker and his daughter, 25-year-old Gardenia Parker, were two of the adults bitten by the animals.

"He was in pretty bad shape," said Alvin Benson, Director of Fire Services for the city of Memphis.

Action News 5 received this press release from the Redbirds:

Redbirds Searching for Memphis’ Top Bachelor

AUGUST 31st GAME INCLUDES BACHELOR AUCTION, SINGLES MINGLE, CHANCE TO DATE A REDHOT

The Memphis Redbirds will be hosting the first KRAFT Singles Night at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, August 31 during their last homestand of the regular season. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a KRAFT Singles t-shirt. The Redbirds will be hosting their first ever bachelor auction, with the team providing a date for the winning couple. Interested bachelors, age 18 and up, should e-mail their bio, a picture and contact information to leigh.eisenberg@memphisredbirds.com. Fans who mention the name of the bachelor at the box office will receive a discounted ticket in section 121.