11-year-old killed in fatal dog attack in South Edmonton home

Edmonton police say an 11-year-old is dead following a dog attack Monday evening.

EPS responded to reports of a dog attack just before 8 p.m. at a home near 82 Street and 11 Avenue SW.

When officers arrived they found an 11-year-old boy who was severely injured. Police attempted to provide lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived on the scene and declared the child dead.

Police say two large dogs were seized by Animal Control Peace Officers.

The dogs were owned by the owner of the home, and the child was reportedly visiting at the time of the incident.

An investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 3.

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