Woodbridge infant killed and parents injured in family-dog attack

Authorities said an infant died at the scene and both parents were hospitalized after an apparent attack by the family's dog.

FatalUnknown / not disclosed by authoritiesWoodbridge Township, NJ
Date2024-03-09 · Shortly before 6:30 a.m. EST
LocationPrivate residence in Woodbridge Township; exact address not pinned
Victim(s)Infant killed; mother and father injured
Dogs involved1 family dog reported
Injury severityFatal (infant); serious injuries to mother; father also hospitalized
Breed attributionUnknown / not disclosed by authoritiesMiddlesex County prosecutors and Woodbridge police did not disclose the family dog's breed in the AP/CBS reporting reviewed. BiteDB leaves breed unknown.
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Woodbridge police responded to a home shortly before 6:30 a.m. after a report of an unresponsive infant believed to have been attacked by the family dog. Authorities said the infant and mother had sustained serious dog-inflicted injuries; the infant was pronounced dead at the scene, and both parents were taken to a hospital.

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New Jersey infant killed, parents injured in apparent attack by family dog, police sayAssociated Press reporting citing Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and Woodbridge Police · Published 2024-03-10 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Associated Press reporting based on Middlesex County prosecutors and Woodbridge police said an infant was killed and both parents were injured in an apparent attack by the family dog.

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Breed is recorded only at the provenance level shown above. Missing injury details, dog history, ownership facts or circumstances remain unknown unless a reliable source establishes them. This record may be updated as police, animal-control, medical, court or follow-up reporting becomes available.