PIT BULL ATTACK
A 4-year-old girl is dead after being attacked by her family's pit bull on Wednesday night, police say.

According to the Visalia Police Department, they were called to the family's home in the 2300 block of West Monte Vista in Visalia around 8 p.m.

Police say the 4-year-old girl had just finished swimming when her dog attacked her in her home. She received immediate medical attention and was transported to the hospital, but ended up succumbing to her injuries.

"This heart-wrenching event is a tragedy," an online post by the Visalia Police Department reads. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this incredibly difficult time."

An investigation by the Visalia Police Department's Violent Crimes Detectives revealed no signs of neglect or criminal wrongdoing.