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Six-Year-Old Boy Tragically Killed by Family Pit Bull on Fourth of July

  • A six-year-old boy died from severe injuries after being attacked by his family's pit bull mix in Florida.
  • The three-year-old dog had no history of aggression and may have been spooked by fireworks, experts say.
  • The child was airlifted to the hospital but died from bites to the chest and head.
  • The pit bull mix was taken into custody by animal services following the fatal attack.
  • The boy's death is one of several deadly dog attacks in the U.S. so far this year, according to authorities.
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