South Carolina boy dies after being mauled by pitbull; Dog euthanized

3years ago

Brunson news, South Carolina news.

Hampton County Police responded on January 20 to a Brunson residence where a six-year-old boy was being attacked by a dog.

Upon their arrival, the boy was dead and the dog found at the scene and euthanized. It was a pitbull breed.

“On Wednesday afternoon, Hampton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Mullins Ford Rd in Brunson regarding a juvenile being attacked by a dog,” Police said.

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  • “Officers located the 6 years old male child, who was deceased. Hampton County Animal Control also responded to the scene.”

    “The dog was located a short time later, apprehended by Hampton County Animal Control, and has been euthanized. The case has been turned over to SLED [Law Enforcement Division.]”

    The Hampton County Coroner Assistant Preston Altman described the incident as tragic.

    “It’s very unfortunate and very sad, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.”