Baby killed in dog attack in Bladen County

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A baby has died after being mauled by a dog in Bladen County, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

District Attorney Jon David confirmed Wednesday that his office is aware of the incident and is in contact with law enforcement as the investigation continues.

At this time, officials have not released additional details about where the attack happened, the circumstances surrounding the incident, or the type of dog involved.

David said the fact that his office is involved does not necessarily mean criminal charges will be filed. Any potential charges would depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

WWAY has reached out to law enforcement for more information and will provide updates as they become available.