Sheriff: Dogs Attack Family in Tennessee, 2 Children Die

Emergency vehicles astatine the country of a canine onslaught successful Shelby, Tenn., connected Oct. 5, 2022. (Shelby Sheriff's Office via AP)

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Two young children died and their parent was hospitalized aft 2 household dogs attacked them astatine their location successful Tennessee, officials said.

The dogs attacked a 2-year-old girl, a 5-month-old boy, and their parent Wednesday day successful the location located northbound of Memphis adjacent Shelby Forest State Park, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said successful a tweet.

The children were pronounced dormant astatine the country and their parent was taken to a Memphis infirmary successful captious condition.

The probe remains active. No further accusation was instantly released.