At their Tennessee home, pit dogs attacked a newborn boy and his two-year-old sister to death. The assault also seriously wounded the mother.
The dogs attacked the baby boy and his toddler sister on Wednesday in Shelby County, Tennessee, and both were declared dead at the scene.
Their mother was also hurt in the incident and was taken to Regional One Health on Wednesday in a “critical condition,” according to the police. The attacker’s victims have not all been named.
The pit bulls belonged to the family and are presently in the care of Animal Control, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to DailyMail.com on Thursday.
The Sheriff’s Office refuses to provide any further information since the assault is still under investigation.
According to the Canine Journal, along with Mastiffs and Rottweilers, pit bulls are regarded for having one of the strongest bites.
The Journal lists the breed among Chihuahuas, German Shepherds, and Cocker Spaniels as the canines who bite the post.