The dog attack allegedly occurred at a home in East Hartford, police say
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- A 1-year-old boy in Connecticut has died after being bitten by a dog, according to police.
- Police were called on Wednesday to a home in East Hartford.
- Despite efforts by emergency responders and medical professionals, the child succumbed to his injuries.
A 1-year-old boy died in Connecticut after a dog bit him, police said.
Police responded just after 3 p.m. Wednesday to a home in East Hartford where the child had been bitten several times by a dog, Officer Marc Caruso, a police spokesperson, said in a news release.
Emergency responders performed lifesaving measures and took the child to a hospital, but the boy died "despite the valiant efforts of medical professionals," Caruso said.
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The death is under investigation, Caruso said.
A 1-year-old boy died in Connecticut after a dog bit him, police said. (FOX News)
He added that two dogs were removed from the home.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones as they mourn their loss," Caruso said. "May they find solace and strength during this challenging time."
