PIT BULL ATTACK
Wichita Falls police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child after a reported dog attack at a residence on Sunday night.

According to Sgt. Brett Keith, Public Information Officer with the Wichita Falls Police Department, officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Wesley Drive on Sunday, December 29, 2024, just after 5 p.m., in reference to a dog attack.

Sgt. Keith said information collected from the scene revealed that a dog "busted out of the kennel" and attacked a two-year-old child, resulting in the child suffering severe injuries.

According to Sgt. Keith, the two-year-old female child later passed away at the hospital.

Sgt. Keith said detectives with WFPD's Juvenile Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. He said the investigation is ongoing.

No additional details have been released at this time.