Two-year-old killed by two family dogs in Rocky Mount
Police said two family pit bull mixes attacked the toddler on Star Street; lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.
Incident summary
Rocky Mount police said officers were called to the 1100 block of Star Street after two family dogs attacked a 2-year-old child. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the child was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Both dogs were taken to the Rocky Mount Animal Services Unit.
Both dogs were taken to Rocky Mount Animal Services while police continued the death investigation. No charges were reported in the source reviewed.
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WITN, citing Rocky Mount police, reported that a 2-year-old was attacked by two family dogs identified as pit bull mixes and was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
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