‘Awful’: 7-year-old girl dies in pit bull attack

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A 7-year-old girl has died after she was reportedly attacked by a dog in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The dog's owner has been charged with negligent homicide for railing to restrain or confine their dog and allowing it to road the neighborhood. The girl was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.

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USA Today

7-year-old girl killed after dog 'viciously' attacked her; dog owner charged with homicide

The owner of the dog, identified as Erick Lopez of Baton Rouge, was not home when the attack happened but was charged with negligent homicide.

5 months ago·United States

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Associated Press News

Pit bull owner charged in fatal attack of 7-year-old girl

A Louisiana man has been charged with negligent homicide after his pit bull attacked and killed a 7-year-old girl. Police say the man faces the charge because he allowed the

5 months ago·United States

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CNN

A 7-year-old girl died after dog attack in Louisiana, dog owner faces charges

A man was arrested and is facing negligent homicide charges after failing to restrain his pit bull terrier, which attacked and killed a 7-year-old girl in Louisiana on Friday, authorities said.

5 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS News

Louisiana girl, 7, dies after pit bull attack; dog's owner arrested

The dog's owner, a 20-year-old man, was taken into custody on allegations of negligent homicide.

5 months ago·New York, United States

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KRDO

A 7-year-old girl died after dog attack in Louisiana, dog owner faces charges

By Hannah Sarisohn and Alaa Elassar, CNN A man was arrested and is facing negligent homicide charges after failing to restrain his pit bull terrier, which attacked and killed a 7-year-old girl in Louisiana on Friday, authorities said. Erick Lopez, 20, of East Baton Rouge told deputies his dog would often roam unrestrained through the neighboring property where the child was attacked, according to the arrest report obtained by CNN. On January 6, …

5 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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