A dog attack has claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy, authorities with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. The attack occurred just before 5 p.m. Monday evening in a neighborhood north of DeLand, near Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, according to deputies.
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If I were physically able I would take this to legislation.. these dogs need to be banned. I'm tired of hearing about all these people being killed by these monsters. The United States is the only country that has not been these demonic dogs. Somebody needs to do something about this
The worst nightmare would be if this child was my family.
Gov Dessnyis please change your mind about these pitt bull type dogs! Ban them.
I’m sorry kiddo.
Incomplete report.
Get back in there and get the rest of the story.
Too many children are being killed by dogs! 😢
Where is the picture of the dog owner? Report much?
There are no bad dogs just bad owners. Ban guns ban dogs ban ban ban……shut up. Hold people accountable first
I don't care what dog people say. Pit bulls should be illegal or you need a license and liability insurance to own one.
This will keep happening until you ban the breed and charge anyone that has one of these dogs with murder when not if this happens.
People need to stop breeding these dogs, they are just to dangerous!
So sad what a horrible thing to happen to such a young boy 😢
Is there a go-fund-page set up anywhere? My heart is broken for this family…
I was there his name was Michael I'm his friend
What's it gonna take? All the silly ass laws in the country and we can't do something about pit bulls?
My only time being dog attacked was by pitbull as well. I was pushed to the ground immediately fighting my life 😢
I’m not a parent or grandparent but I was once 8 years old and I simply can’t comprehend what that poor little boy must have went through… I hope the gracious lord placed him into his arms before the worst of it happened🙏🙏🙏😖😖😭😭😭😭
🇨🇦 Sending Love and Prayers to the Family, I'm so very sorry. 😭
Words can't explain how I feel for this family. I have an 8 year old grandson, and I would be way beyond devastated if something to this magnitude was ever to happen. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to this family at this time ❤
The pain and agony that child was going thru 😢
Another failed Republican state with packs of wild dogs, running around killing children…
This is unbelievably heartbreaking.
How come its never a Chihuahua or Yorkie or Golden Retriever, St. Bernard, Greyhound, Wolf, …..PITBULL OR PART PIT…STRANGE HUH?
I actually was there right after this happened. Didnt know why all the police cars blocking the park. My family member lives there she has a 3 year old I am absolutely shocked this happened . This poor child and his family. Praying for them all. 💔💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
No matter the breed, people are no longer managing their dogs. I have to call the police to get on to azz holes next door to me to make their dogs stop barking. Did not have this problem growing up or before the event called Obama. Take a good look at past society and see that after Obama people started doing a lot more of what they damn well please them and taking less responsibility; Obama made people think the can do as they please.
Now don't tell me, let me guess. Yellow labs? Beagles? Cocker spaniels? Pugs?
Nothing's going to change as long as all my comments disappear. I can't really tell you what I feel because these monsters are so protected. Why do you all choose dogs over children being in danger. Very, very, sick.
Total negligence on the owner's part. We own a mixed pit. He is very docile with the family but is very protective and serves his purpose as a guard dog. Knowing what this breed is capable of, we have always taken precautions. Never, ever have we allowed him to run loose. We have never allowed the grandkids to play with him. I am so very sorry this occurred, and I pray for this baby's family.
There's no such thing as a pitbull anybody want to challenge that let me know
Pit Bulls. Its always pit bulls.
My condolences God be with the family ✝️ Rest in Heaven little angel ✝️ All Gods angels are in Heaven ✝️🕊️🇺🇸
That happened here in DeLand.. It's a not so great neighborhood and I'm guessing those folks have fighting dogs..
We end up with a lot of strays and rescues that have been used as bait dogs..
We have a pit and a chihuahua.. The pit makes friends with everybody and everything that comes around.. Racoons, cats, etc.. My chihuahua treed the bear and chases the other critters.. The pit just wants to cuddle everything..
The cancel culture wants to ban everything.. It isn't the breed, it's the owners.. Just like when somebody uses a vehicle to 💀 people, it isn't the vehicle, it's the person behind the wheel, just like any other weapon..
You keep pushing to ban things, you'll be next to have something you love banned..
You reap what you sow, folks..
Praying for this family🙏
Here come the fires-! 😢
Lord please help heal this family,and bring justice to the owners of the dogs.
I'm sorry but these dogs should not be had as pets if they are not working dogs they should be banned