A BABY boy has died after being bitten by a dog, police have said.
Cops rushed to a home in Gentilly Woods, New Orleans on July 11 after receiving reports of the attack.
A baby boy has died after being bitten by a dog at a home in New Orleans[/caption]
Police revealed that the boy, 13 months, was taken to hospital where he later died, WVUE reports.
It’s not known what dog carried out the attack and it’s not known if it belonged to the family of the boy.
Police have not said if the dog has been taken by animal control crews.
It’s not known if the animal has been euthanized following the attack.
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Cops haven’t revealed if they have made any arrests as investigations continue.
It’s not known how the boy died as coroners are conducting an autopsy.
Dozens of tributes have been paid to the boy online as news of his death emerged.
One posted: “So sad. Poor baby. Praying for his family.”
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Another commented: “Poor baby, my heart is broken for y’all.”
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