Volusia County Sheriff seeks evidence to pursue charges in dog attack that killed young boy
Eyewitness News continues to follow all developments in a dog attack that killed an 8-year-old boy in Volusia County. Today, we asked animal services why the dogs weren’t immediately euthanized.
Florida law create challenges in Volusia County deadly dog attack investigation
Family members and neighbors in Volusia County are heartbroken and frustrated, questioning when the owner of two dogs that mauled an 8-year-old boy to death will be charged. Sheriff Mike Chitwood discussed the investigation during an interview Friday with WESH 2 News,
Florida boy killed by dogs while petting them, owner to be charged, sheriff says: 'He never had a chance'
According to Sheriff Chitwood, the boy, identified as Michael Millett, was riding bikes with his friends in the neighborhood when they stopped at the front entrance of the subdivision to pet the dogs.
‘Tragedy beyond comprehension’: Boy, 8, dies after dog attack near DeLand, sheriff says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said an 8-year-old boy died after a pair of dogs attacked him north of DeLand on Monday. Deputies said the attack was reported just before 5 p.m. in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, off County Road 15A.
‘They’re literally tugging on him' | Details released in deadly dog attack that killed Florida boy
We are going to do everything humanly possible to hold the owner of these dogs responsible, and we are going to do everything humanly possible to make sure these animals are destroyed.” - Volusia Coun
8-year-old boy attacked and killed by dogs in Volusia County, sheriff says
An 8-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pair of dogs late Monday afternoon in Central Florida, deputies said.
Sheriff: Florida 8-year-old mauled to death by dogs he stopped to pet while riding his bike
Michael Millett was bitten 12 times by the dogs before he died, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Florida boy 'maliciously mauled' to death by dogs: sheriff
Volusia County deputies are seen on bodycam footage chasing down and approaching the two dogs that mauled 8-year-old Michael Millett to death. CREDIT: Volusia County Sheriff's Department
Humane Society of Tampa Bay reacts to deadly dog attack in Central Florida
Authorities said 8-year-old Michael Millet was killed after a dog attack north of Deland earlier this week. Local animal advocates said responsibility lies with the owner of those dogs.
Sheriff plans to hold dog owner accountable after 8-year-old Florida boy's brutal killing
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told FOX 35 in an exclusive interview Wednesday morning that he plans to hold the owner of the dogs who brutally killed a local boy responsible.
Former bill for statewide dangerous dog registry gains traction after boy's death
WESH 2 talked to some people in DeLand who now support a statewide registry for dangerous dogs, especially after the tragic ...
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8-year-old boy ‘brutally mauled’ by loose dogs remembered for ‘contagious laugh,’ family says
An 8-year-old boy who died in what officials call a vicious dog attack is being remembered for his smart and adventurous ...
Florida boy, 8, 'maliciously mauled' to death by dogs he stopped to pet while out riding his bike: sheriff
Michael Millett, 8, died after two dogs bit him 12 times after he stopped to pet them while riding his bike in his ...
‘Heartbroken’: Family mourns the loss of 8-year-old boy killed in neighborhood dog attack
A Volusia County family is in mourning after the death of their 8-year-old in a neighborhood dog attack. They spoke with ...
Volusia County dogs that brutally mauled 8-year-old boy to be euthanized, officials say
If the dog owner does not give the county permission, once the 10-day quarantine passes the county will euthanize both dogs.
Attorney says negligence will be determining factor for charges in dog attack death case
Delgado said because of how brutal this situation was… there is a chance the state attorney could be more aggressive to send ...