Dog that fatally attacked toddler in Columbus had previous bite history, documents show

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A dog that fatally attacked a toddler in Columbus earlier this month had a previous bite history, according to documents from the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.

On April 9, one of the family dogs ran out of a bedroom and latched onto the 7-month-old child’s head, according to documents obtained by NBC4. The child and the dogs lived at the home along South Champion Avenue in South Side.

The document also lists that the dog has a previous bite history.

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Police previously said the child’s death appeared to be accidental, and no charges have been filed. The dog was placed under a 10-day voluntary quarantine…

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