DETROIT – Officials say a young boy has died after being mauled by a canine whereas taking part in in his yard on Detroit’s west aspect.

The incident occurred Wednesday (Oct. 18) within the 9300 block of Pierson Street.

Police say the canine was not family-owned, however they imagine it was a unfastened canine that went into the yard and attacked the kid.

This is a breaking information story, and updates will likely be posted as they turn out to be available.