VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two dogs involved in the deadly attack of a Volusia County boy will be euthanized on Thursday, a county official told Channel 9.
Michael Millett, 8, was riding his bike with a friend near DeLand on Jan. 13 when he was brutally attacked and killed by the dogs, investigators said.
The tragedy sparked community outrage and calls for justice.
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Following the attack, a state-mandated 10 business-day period began, allowing the owner of the dogs to appeal or relinquish ownership.
That period has since expired, and Volusia County confirmed that no appeal was filed.
As a result, Animal Services said it planned to proceed with the Jan. 30 euthanasia of the animals.
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County officials will provide a statement to the media at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Channel 9′s Demie Johnson will be there and bring you the latest details on this story on Eyewitness News beginning at noon.
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