Sheriff: Dogs Attack Family in Tennessee, 2 Children Die

Sheriff: Dogs Attack Family in Tennessee, 2 Children Die
Emergency vehicles at the scene of a dog attack in Shelby, Tenn., on Oct. 5, 2022. (Shelby Sheriff's Office via AP)
The Associated Press
10/7/2022
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10/7/2022
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Two young children died and their mother was hospitalized after two family dogs attacked them at their home in Tennessee, officials said.

The dogs attacked a 2-year-old girl, a 5-month-old boy, and their mother Wednesday afternoon in the home located north of Memphis near Shelby Forest State Park, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet.

The children were pronounced dead at the scene and their mother was taken to a Memphis hospital in critical condition.

The investigation remains active. No further information was immediately released.