STURGIS, MI (WTVB) – More information about Sunday’s tragic incident in St. Joseph County when a newly bought dog attacked and killed a four-year-old girl has been released.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department identified the victim as 4-year-old Kiyana McNeal.
They say her mother had purchased the Doberman just minutes before from a neighbor.
The youngster tried to give the dog a treat but it lunged at her throat.
The mother is still in the hospital after she suffered numerous dog bites when she grabbed the animal and tried to pry it off her daughter.
The original owner of the dog began CPR but the youngster could not be revived. The dog did not create any problems before the Sunday attack.
The incident remains under investigation.
