Dog bit 12-day-old infant ‘several times’ after knocking over bassinet, autopsy confirms

The autopsy of a 12-day-old baby who died in Preble County yesterday is revealing a dog’s involvement in the death.

“The preliminary findings of the autopsy are consistent with evidence found at the scene by detectives, indicating that a dog inside the house bit the infant several times, after knocking over a bassinet that the child was in,” the Preble County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Thursday.

  • Bagel shop opens new Miami Valley location
  • Coroner IDs man found dead in pond at area park alongside 2 dogs
  • Officer captures pet peacock after escaping from area home

As previously reported, the sheriff’s office was called to a home in the 4000 block of Camden West Elkton Road for reports of an unresponsive infant.

When first responders got to the scene, the infant was pronounced deceased…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS