Edmonton Police Service (EPS) say the two dogs that killed an 11-year-old boy belonged to a roommate of the boy’s father, whom the boy was visiting at the time of the attack.
Police haven’t specified what breed the dogs are but say both dogs remain in the custody of the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control.
Just before 8 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 1, 2024, Southeast Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a dog attack at a residence in the area of 82 Street and 11 Avenue SW. Upon arrival, officers located a severely injured 11-year-old boy who had been attacked by two very large dogs. Police attempted lifesaving measures until EMS attended the scene very shortly after and ultimately declared the child deceased.
The two dogs were seized by Animal Control Peace Officers. The dogs reportedly belong to a person who lives at the residence where the child was visiting.
The cause of the child’s death was determined to be dog bite. The manner of death is pending further investigation.
