Dog attack
A girl was killed and her mother seriously injured when a dog attacked them Sunday at 63000 Block of W. Fish Lake Road.

Deputies were called to the address Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. and rendered first aid to the four-and-a-half year old child, but were unable to save her, according a news release by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department.

The mother, who was injured in her efforts to protect the girl, was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies were assisted by Tri-Township Fire, Life Care , Victim Services, and St. Joseph County Animal Control.

Authorities have not released additional information about the incident, which is still under investigation.