3-month-old boy is attacked and killed by two dogs at New York home, cops say
A 3-month-old boy was fatally mauled by two dogs at a New York home, police said.
Authorities received a 911 call about an injured child at about 1 p.m. Aug. 3, the Rochester Police Department said in a news release.
Rescuers rushed to the home and found the child with severe trauma to his body, police said.
He was taken in an ambulance to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, police said.
Animal Control officers found two pit bulls at the home “that are believed to be involved in attacking the child,” police said.
Multiple agencies, including the The Major Crimes Unit, the District Attorney’s Office and Child Protective Services are investigating the incident.
No charges have been filed yet, police said.
If anyone has information about the dog attack, they can contact the Major Crimes Unit at 585-428-7157 or email the MajorCrimes@CityofRochester.gov.
What to know about dog attacks
“Dog bites can cause pain, injury, and spread germs that cause infection,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “Nearly 1 in 5 people bitten by a dog requires medical attention.”
Dogs bite more than 4.5 million people each year in the U.S., and nearly 800,000 of those people need medical attention, according to the CDC.
Any dog can bite if they feel scared or nervous, or if they want to be alone. You should never approach a dog that seems angry or scared, the CDC said.
If an unfamiliar dog comes up to you, officials say you should:
Stay calm and be still.
Avoid eye contact with the dog.
Don’t panic or make loud noises. Don’t run.
Say “no” or “go home” in a deep voice. Stand with the side of your body toward the dog.
Slowly raise your hands to your neck and back away slowly.
This story was originally published August 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM with the headline "3-month-old boy is attacked and killed by two dogs at New York home, cops say."
