JACKSON COUNTY — A 2-month-old baby died after being attacked by a dog in Jackson County on Thursday, police said.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, a 911 came in from the 1800 block south of County Road 100 East around 12:30 p.m. The female caller said her 2-month-old daughter was attacked by a dog.
When emergency responders got to the scene, they provided CPR to the infant. The infant was then transported to a local hospital. She died a short time later.
Police said the dog responsible for the attack was identified as a pitbull and is being held at the Jackson County K-9 control center.
An investigation is ongoing.
