A 7-year-old girl dies from a dog attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Sadie Davila was playing outside the home of one of her relatives when the dog belonging to the neighbor ran over and viciously attacked her. The brutal attack was estimated to have happened at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6, along Kendalwood Rd. off of Hoo Shoo Too Road.
The dog breed that killed the child is presumed to be a pit bull terrier mix.
The child was rushed to the local hospital as soon as possible for the necessary medical assistance.
However, the medical staff reported that she had suffered several bites to her face and sustained considerable damage to her skull, ultimately leading to her passing.
According to the Facebook post of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, "EBRSO was contacted by EMS and the St. George Fire department this evening at 6:35 in reference to a dog attacking a small child in the 25000 block of Kendalwood Road."
7-year-old girl dies from a dog attack
According to USA Today, authorities discovered that the dog lives around 150 yards from where the child was attacked.
The relative of the 7-year-old tried to interfere and stop the attack by hitting the dog with a walking cane; unfortunately, it did not deter the dog.
The Police said Erick Lopez, 20, owns the dog. The authorities noted that the residence did not have a fence or other barrier that may have contained the dog.
Lopez claimed he was not at home when the brutal incident occurred, although he confessed that the dog was not restrained.
Lopez also said he took the dog on walks around the adjacent property where the incident occurred.
The authorities decided to take Lopez into custody and charge him with negligent homicide. He is currently being held in the Baton Rouge Parish Prison for the time being.
Animal control officers successfully captured the pit bull terrier with blood marks on its face.
Girl's death mourned
According to CNN, Davila's mother, Haley Anselmo, said nothing would be the same after her daughter's death.
The parents of the child mourned their young girl's sudden loss due to the dog owner's negligence.
Anselmo described her daughter as a light in their lives and a kindhearted child. She added, "She thought more about others' needs before her own." She had a big imagination and so much spunk. She wanted everyone to be happy. "She was my little me."
Sheriff Sid Gautreaux stated, "This is an awful, heartbreaking tragedy." He added, "My heart goes out to this family, and they will remain in my prayers."
The sheriff also assured the community that the dog involved in this incident is now in their custody and that their community is safe from another Pitbull attack.
