Tragic Pit Bull Attack Claims Life of 1-Year-Old Girl in Dover Township, Ohio
A heartbreaking incident unfolded on July 2, when a 1-year-old girl was fatally attacked by her family’s pet pit bull during what authorities describe as a routine day at home.
Detective Captain Adam Fisher from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office stated that the dog attack appeared to be entirely unprovoked. Emergency responders from the sheriff’s office and Dover Fire Department rushed to the scene after family members dialed 911. Sadly, the young child was declared dead at the residence.
Officials from the Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office and sheriff’s detectives are investigating the incident. The family’s pit bull, an 8-year-old dog, has since been euthanized.
Due to Ohio state law mandating autopsies for sudden deaths of children under two years old in good health, the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office will be performing the autopsy.
At this time, no criminal charges have been filed. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full details of the tragic event.
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