The Onslow County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to a home off Harris Creek Road in Jacksonville at approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, November 29. Upon arrival, they found the young boy suffering from a bite mark on his neck. He was transported to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
Authorities stated that neither of the dogs involved had any recorded history of violence with law enforcement or Onslow County Animal Services. The family also reported that the dogs had not shown any signs of aggression prior to the attack.
Both dogs have been quarantined as the investigation into the incident continues. The reason for the attack remains unknown.
Dogs are specifically designed to run down and kill things. Interestingly, one of the few animal species that chase down and kill things for fun rather than simply to eat.