Dog kills 2-month-old left alone in swing

Dog kills 2-month-old left alone in swing

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

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Story Published: Jul 29, 2008 at 7:36 AM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 11:51 PM PDT

By Associated Press

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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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