A Rottweiler mauled a 1-year-old Phoenix boy, who later died from his injuries, on Friday. A Phoenix Police officer was forced to shoot the dog in order to stop the attack.
The attack occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m., in the 1900 block of East Sunland Avenue.
According to Phoenix Police, the baby’s grandmother was babysitting.
The baby, M.J. Raya, was dragged out of the house by the family dog, who had entered the home, when the grandmother opened the back door.
The grandmother had placed the baby on the floor while she did laundry.
Once the dog stopped attacking the baby, officers were able to provide medical assistance, but the baby was in extremely critical condition.