CLEARWATER, Fla. -- An infant girl has died after being attacked by her family's dog, Clearwater Fire Rescue said.
Officials say crews were called to a home in the 1100 block of Fairwood Avenue a little after 2 p.m. about a dog bite. The girl was in the care of foster parents when the attack happened.
The infant who was bitten was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital, where she died.
As is standard procedure, the Department of Children and Families is investigating. The mixed-breed dog has been taken by Pinellas County Animal Control.
Deputy Chief Eric Gandy with the Clearwater Police Department issued the following statement regarding the incident:
"The Clearwater Police Department's homicide unit is conducting a thorough and objective investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 7-month-old Khloe Williams. The detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine exactly how this horrible dog attack occurred. This is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved. We are committed to conducting a fair and impartial investigation. In order to ensure the integrity of the investigation, we will not be releasing details or discussing the circumstances with anyone outside the investigation until it is complete."
The investigation continues.
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