Boy, 11, Killed by Large Dogs While Visiting Edmonton Home

Published on April 3, 2024

Animal control officers were called about two recent attacks at an Edmonton home where an 11-year-old boy was killed by two large dogs. Police responded to the latest attack at the home in the city’s south side on March 1 night. They said the boy was severely injured and officers attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The owner of the dogs lives in the home where the boy had been visiting, police said. Police did not provide the breed of the animals but described the dogs as “very large.” The dogs were seized after the boy was killed. The city said they are currently at its Animal Care and Control Centre....