DETROIT (Gray News) – A 4-year-old boy died Wednesday after being mauled by a canine.
The baby was enjoying in his grandmother’s yard when a neighbor’s canine broke via a fence and attacked the boy, officers stated.
Police stated they’re investigating the way it occurred and whether or not somebody will likely be held criminally accountable.
“Full of light,” Monique Grant stated in describing her nephew Lovell Anderson.
Lovell was enjoying in his grandma’s yard on Pearson Street on Detroit’s west aspect when a neighbor’s canine bought via the fence and mauled the boy to dying.
His household circled in prayer Thursday night time. Earlier within the day, police had been looking out the 2 houses behind the home the place it occurred.
“The event was so horrific that people across the street could hear, and they’re the one that contacted authorities right away,” stated Peter O’Toole, the household’s legal professional.
He stated they’re nonetheless ready to listen to extra from police.
O’Toole described the mauling dying as an “all too common an occurrence when people aren’t watching these dangerous animals, and this tragic event could be avoided.”
Police stated a few dogs had been taken by animal management as officers affirm which canine was chargeable for the attack.
“Anytime that we have an event like this, this reminds everybody if you do have a dog to secure your dog to make sure your dog can’t get out,” stated Detroit Police Dept Commander Arnold Williams.
The household and the neighborhood are ready to see what the investigation uncovers and whether or not prosecutors will file prices within the incident.
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