DELAND, Fla. — An 8-year-old boy is dead after Volusia County Sheriff’s Office officials say a pair of dogs attacked him.
Officials say the attack happened just before 5 p.m. on Monday in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, off County Road 15A.
It was reported that witnesses performed CPR on the boy, but were unable to save him.
Authorities say deputies and Volusia County Animal Services officers chased and captured both dogs, with one described as a pit bull and the other a mixed breed.
Officials say the dogs are being held, and a joint investigation is underway.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is expected to hold a briefing Tuesday.
He released an initial statement on Monday night.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” said Chitwood in a statement. “This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents. I can only ask our community to say a prayer of strength for this family and keep them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
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