Police launch investigation as baby girl mauled to death by family pit bull
A six-month-old baby girl has died after being mauled by her family’s pit bull, it has emerged. The infant, identified by her family as Kyomi Temple, was attacked last week at her family’s apartment in Baytown, Texas, part of the greater Houston metropolitan area. Paramedics took Kyomi to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her death was publicly confirmed by authorities the next day.
Animal control seized two male pit bull mixes from the family’s apartment, police told People Magazine. The dogs belonged to the baby’s parents.
Officials have identified which dog attacked Kyomi, noting that per city ordinance it will be euthanized. The family also reportedly agreed to having the dog put down. Baytown police are investigating the incident. Officers have not made any arrests and no charges have been filed at this time.
The Temple family has launched a crowdfunding page to help with their ‘unexpected funeral expenses’ and other costs they may face during their time of mourning.
‘It is with a heavy heart we share the devastating loss of our precious, who was taken away too soon at just 6 months old,’ the family wrote on the GoFundMe account, which has already amassed over $3,000 in donations.
‘Thank you for your kindness and prayers as we navigate this heartbreaking loss.
