Child from Sacramento area killed by family dog during an unprovoked attack – CBS San Francisco

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SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) – Authorities announced that a pit bull had killed a 13-month-old boy during an unprovoked attack in the child's home.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said the boy died Friday in a "terrible tragedy" in Granite Bay, located about 25 km northeast of Sacramento.

Officials said MPs responded at home around 3 pm Friday and rushed the child to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

Authorities did not reveal the boy's name.

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"It's scary that this is happening so close to home," said Gavin Smith, who lives two houses from where the child was mutilated.

"When MPs responded to the scene, the family member who was watching the child was able to keep him away from the dog," Scott said.

The dog has been seized by the animal control and detectives are investigating the death.