Story at a glance:
- A 19-month-old boy was mauled by the family dog.
- The attack took place in Brooklyn while the parents were away from the house.
- The baby’s older siblings were taking care of him.
A 19-month-old boy was mauled to death by the family Rottweiler in Brooklyn.
The attack took place in Flatbush around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. The toddler was being watched by his two brothers, ages 11 and 9, The New York Post reported.
The police showed up to the scene with the Rottweiler locked inside the bathroom.
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The baby died at Maimonides Hospital, and sources say the dog was taken into custody by Animal Care Centers of NYC, The New York Daily News reported.
Police questioned the parents to determine if any laws, in particular child endangerment, were broken.
However, no one was immediately arrested or charged, and the New York Police Department is still investigating what led up to the dog attack.
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