Dog kills 2-month-old left alone in swing

By Associated Press

Summary

Officials said Monday the baby was mauled by a 6-week-old Labrador at the boy's home and died at the scene.

Story Published: Jul 29, 2008 at 6:36 AM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 10:51 PM PST

Dog kills 2-month-old left alone in swing

A police officer removes the puppy believed to be involved in the deadly mauling.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Police say a puppy has attacked and killed a 2-month-old boy who was left unattended in a swing.

Officer Jason Willingham said Monday the baby was mauled by the 6-week-old Labrador at the boy's home and died at the scene. He says the dog will most likely be destroyed.

Authorities have not yet released the infant's name.

Willingham says the baby's mother and grandmother were home, but nobody was in the room at the time.

Police are unsure why the dog attacked.

The child's body was taken to the Medical Examiner's office. Willingham says police will forward their investigation to the district attorney to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.

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