A local family is dealing with tragedy after a pair of dogs fatally attacked an 8-year-old boy in Central Florida, north of DeLand.
The attack was reported just before 5pm earlier this month in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, off CR 15A in Volusia County. Witnesses called 911 and began CPR on the victim, but he was not able to survive his injuries.
Responding deputies chased the loose dogs down the road. Volusia County Animal Services officers also responded to the scene and captured both animals, one described as a pit bull and the other a mixed breed.
The dogs were confiscated and being held in quarantine by Animal Services.
A joint investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the attack.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood provided an initial briefing on the Central Florida tragedy following the preliminary results of the initial investigation of the DeLand-area dog attack that tragically took the life of 8-year-old Michael Millett.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Sheriff Chitwood said. “This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents. I can only ask our community to say a prayer of strength for this family and keep them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
Additional details were not available for release at the time.
