A 4-year-old boy was mauled to death by a dog at a home in Hazel Park.
A 14-year-old girl called 911 while the pit bull dog was attacking the boy and his mother. Officers Tased the dog, which ran out of the house. Police said the dog was a 60-pound pit bull the family was watching for a friend. It was euthanized.
His family released a statement:
On October 29, 2019, we experienced a family’s worst nightmare when a dog took the life of Benjamin. No words can ever explain the depth of our love for him. This has taken an unimaginable toll on our family, friends, and those who knew our sweet boy. A kind gesture to help a friend in a time of need, for a dog that was said to have never shown aggressive behaviors has turned into a horrifying loss for our family. We have learned that we are far from alone in our struggle, as diligent and loving parents from all walks of life have suffered this catastrophic loss under similar horrifying circumstances.