VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said an 8-year-old boy died after a pair of dogs attacked him north of DeLand on Monday.
▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Deputies said the attack was reported just before 5 p.m. in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, off County Road 15A.
Deputies said witnesses called 911 and began CPR on the victim, but he was not able to survive his injuries.
Volusia County Animal Services said officers responded to the scene and captured both animals, one described as a pit bull and the other as a mixed breed.
Animal Services said the dogs were confiscated and are being held in quarantine.
VSO said a joint investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the attack.
0 of 10
Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he’s plan to hold a press conference on Tuesday following the preliminary results of the initial investigation.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Chitwood said Monday evening.
“This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents. I can only ask our community to say a prayer of strength for this family and keep them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
It was not immediately clear if someone owned the dogs.
Channel 9′s Sam Martello is near the neighborhood where the attack happened to bring you live updates about the investigation.
Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News beginning at 5 a.m. for the latest on this developing story.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2025 Cox Media Group
