VOLUSIA COUNTY, fla — An investigation continues after an 8-year-old boy was killed in a dog attack in Volusia County.
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Deputies said the boy, Michael Millett, was attacked Monday while riding his bike on Arabesque Drive near DeLand.
His family shared pictures of him Monday night as they mourned his loss.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his investigators are doing everything possible to hold the dogs’ owner accountable.
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“We are going to do everything humanly possible to hold the owner of these dogs responsible, and we are going to do everything humanly possible to make sure these animals are destroyed,” Chitwood said.
Photos of Millett show him smiling and reading. His family said he was smart, funny, caring, loving, and adventurous.
The Family said Michael had a contagious laugh, and light will be missed tremendously.
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Chitwood says the dogs are now in animal control’s custody.
But before any action can be taken, the owner has to agree to sign them over; if that doesn’t happen, they’ll have to go to court.
The victim’s family has set up a GoFundMe; if you would like to donate, you can do so HERE.
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