DUNCANVILLE — A baby boy died after being attacked by three dogs in Duncanville Monday.
The Medical Examiner’s workplace recognized the boy who was mauled to demise as 1-year-old Shiraz Asirvadam. Duncanville police say he was amongst three different kids in the home when the attack occurred.
“This is definitely a tragedy,” mentioned Duncanville Police Chief Matthew Stogner Monday evening.
Sadness and questions nonetheless linger on Lime Leaf Lane.
Police say Shiraz was inside this home when three dogs, belonging to the house owner and the kid’s babysitter, made their means indoors and attacked the infant.
Three different youngsters have been additionally inside. We’re informed they’re the house owner’s kids.
“Our fireplace personnel and police personnel labored very onerous to attempt to save this youngster,” mentioned Stogner.
Police now working onerous to determine what provoked the dogs.
“It’s horrible what occurred to the kid and I really feel so horrible for the household and the entire state of affairs. But I’ve to take a look at it from one other viewpoint too as a result of I’ve plenty of mates on the shelter and animal management and this has simply bought to be devastating for all of them,” mentioned Kathy Tracy, a Duncanville resident.
“No, that is simply onerous to just accept. They by no means even had an opportunity at life,” mentioned Randy Harris who additionally lives in Duncanville.
The dogs are being quarantined in Cedar Hill pending the proprietor’s give up. Still, questions stay.
“If the dogs have been that aggressive, I am unable to perceive why that they had access to the home in any respect,” mentioned Tracy.
Duncanville police say they’re working with the Dallas County District Attorney’s workplace to find out if legal prices might be filed.
