Dog attack kills boy, injures mother on Tribal land in Idaho, authorities say

(CNN) — A younger boy was killed and his mom injured after the pair was attacked by 4 canine in Fort Corridor, Idaho, in line with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

In an announcement on Fb, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes mentioned the Fort Corridor Police Division (FHPD) responded to a name of a canine assault on January 21.

The Fort Corridor Police Division patrols the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on the Fort Corridor Indian Reservation throughout 544,000 acres of land encompassing 4 counties, in line with its web site. The land is close to Pocatello in japanese Idaho.

Police discovered two non-tribal victims — a mom and son — who have been each taken to a neighborhood hospital. The boy died, authorities mentioned.

“The 4 canine concerned within the assault have been two rottweilers and two combined breeds — all have been put down by tribal authorities,” police mentioned.

The house owners of the canine — who’re additionally non-tribal members — personal the property the place the assaults occurred, police mentioned.

They “have been cited for 15 violations of the Tribes’ Animal Ordinance together with Vicious Animal Assault, Rabies Vaccination, and Over the Restrict of Canine or Feline Pets,” the assertion mentioned.

The investigation into the assault continues along with the FBI and Idaho Fish and Recreation. “This case might be submitted to the USA Lawyer to evaluation for potential federal cost,” FHPD mentioned.

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