Eight-year-old airlifted after Alton dog attack
Police said the child suffered serious bite injuries; officers ultimately shot the dog after it blocked paramedics from safely reaching her.
Incident summary
Alton police said an 8-year-old girl was attacked inside a home and suffered serious bite wounds, mainly to an arm with additional leg injuries. Officers found her locked in an upstairs bathroom. The dog later escaped a neighbor's control and prevented EMS from entering; after less-lethal attempts failed, police shot the dog so paramedics could reach the child. She was airlifted to a St. Louis children's hospital and reported stable.
The incident remained under investigation by Alton Police and Alton Animal Control. Police euthanized the dog at the scene after multiple containment and Taser attempts failed.
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The Telegraph, quoting an Alton Police statement, reported that an 8-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a pit-bull attack and was airlifted to a St. Louis children's hospital.
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