Volusia County Sheriff seeks evidence to pursue charges in dog attack that killed young boy
Eyewitness News continues to follow all developments in a dog attack that killed an 8-year-old boy in Volusia County. Today, we asked animal services why the dogs weren’t immediately euthanized.
Florida law creates challenges in Volusia County deadly dog attack investigation, officials say
As for the owner’s potential charges, attorney Aaron Delgado, who is not involved in the case, explained that Florida law presents two main possibilities: a felony charge if there’s evidence the dogs were previously deemed dangerous or a misdemeanor charge if there’s no prior record of dangerous behavior.
‘Heartbroken’: Family mourns the loss of 8-year-old boy killed in neighborhood dog attack
A Volusia County family is in mourning after the death of their 8-year-old in a neighborhood dog attack. They spoke with Channel 9 to share their terrible loss and to call for justice. Volusia County deputies say Michael Millett was riding his bike with a friend Monday when he went to pet the dogs and they attacked.
Florida boy killed by dogs while petting them, owner to be charged, sheriff says: 'He never had a chance'
According to Sheriff Chitwood, the boy, identified as Michael Millett, was riding bikes with his friends in the neighborhood when they stopped at the front entrance of the subdivision to pet the dogs.
8-year-old boy attacked and killed by dogs in Volusia County, sheriff says
An 8-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pair of dogs late Monday afternoon in Central Florida, deputies said.
‘Unfathomable:’ 8-year-old boy attacked, killed by 2 dogs near DeLand
DELAND, Fla. – An 8-year-old boy was killed by two dogs in Volusia County on Monday evening, according to a news release. Deputies said the attack was reported just before 5 p.m. in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, north of DeLand.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay reacts to deadly dog attack in Central Florida
Authorities said 8-year-old Michael Millet was killed after a dog attack north of Deland earlier this week. Local animal advocates said responsibility lies with the owner of those dogs.
Florida Boy Killed By Two Dogs That Got Loose
Shutterstock / shymar27 An 8 year-old tragically died in central Florida, after he was attacked by two dogs on Monday evening. According to the NY Post, the dogs in question were captured, and are now being held by the Volusia County Animal Services agency.
Heartbreaking 911 call after young boy attacked and killed by dogs
Audio released by the Volusia Sheriff's Office in Florida reveals the devastating 911 call a neighbor made after two dogs started to attack an 8-year-old boy. The child tragically died.
8-Year-Old Boy Dies After He's Attacked By Loose Dogs
An 8-year-old boy in Florida tragically lost his life after being attacked by two dogs he attempted to pet during a bike ride. Michael Millett died on Monday, January 13, in an attack that occurred just north of DeLand,
Volusia County dogs that brutally mauled 8-year-old boy to be euthanized
If the dog owner does not give the county permission, once the 10-day quarantine passes the county will euthanize both dogs.
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8-year-old boy ‘brutally mauled’ by loose dogs remembered for ‘contagious laugh,’ family says
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8-year-old boy had 'horrific' injuries in fatal dog attack, Volusia sheriff says
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Florida boy, 8, 'maliciously mauled' to death by dogs he stopped to pet while out riding his bike: sheriff
Michael Millett, 8, died after two dogs bit him 12 times after he stopped to pet them while riding his bike in his ...
‘Tragedy beyond comprehension’: Boy, 8, dies after dog attack near DeLand, sheriff says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said an 8-year-old boy died after a pair of dogs attacked him north of ...
Sheriff: Florida 8-year-old mauled to death by dogs he stopped to pet while riding his bike
Michael Millett was bitten 12 times by the dogs before he died, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.