Pasadena newborn airlifted after family-dog attack
Police said an 8-day-old infant suffered severe head injuries and was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital after a family pet dog attack.
Incident summary
Pasadena police and emergency crews responded after a family pet dog attacked an 8-day-old infant. Police said the newborn suffered severe head injuries and was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital for urgent treatment. Pasadena Animal Control removed the dog while the Violent Crimes Unit and Juvenile Division investigated.
Pasadena Police said the family was cooperating with the Violent Crimes Unit and Juvenile Division. No charge or final animal disposition was established in the sources reviewed.
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KPRC 2, citing Pasadena Police, reported that an 8-day-old infant suffered severe head injuries after a family dog attack and was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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- 8-day-old infant suffers severe head injuries after dog attack, Pasadena officials sayHouston Chronicle reporting citing Pasadena Police Department · 2024-03-30
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