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Pit Bull Mauled 9-Year-Old to Death in Vicious Attack
A nine-year-old New York girl has died after being viciously attacked by a pit bull while playing in the backyard of a home in Long Island. Reportedly, three police officers showed up at the home in response to a frantic 911 call and witnessed the dog attacking the child. As one officer entered the yard the pit bull immediately charged toward her. The officer fired several shots, killing the canine.
Detective Michael Bitsko of the Nassau County Police Department said the reason the dog attacked the girl so violently and then turned on the officer is unknown. However, after the dog was distracted the remaining two officers hurried to aid the child. She was rushed to Franklin Hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead around 1:42 p.m. None of the officers were hurt.
Neighbors and witnesses described a traumatic scene of failed attempts to free the child from the pit bull’s clenched jaws. Her two friends … click HERE to continue reading
