Infant fatally injured by dog in Ormond Beach home

Date Added: July 31, 2025 8:45 am

A 5-month-old boy was fatally injured by a dog in a home on the 1700 block of Carolina Avenue, Ormond Beach.

Deputies responded to the 911 call at 9:49 p.m. Wednesday. It was reported the infant, who was in the care of family members while his parents were out, was found injured in a bedroom with the dog next to him.

The infant's parents returned during the call and rushed the baby to the hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries.

Volusia County Animal Services responded to the scene to take possession of the dog, described as a Great Dane and Husky mix weighing 130 pounds.

This is preliminary information gathered during the initial investigation of the incident. Additional details will be provided as they become available. Sheriff Chitwood and the entire Sheriff's Office send sincere condolences to the family of the young victim who lost his life in these tragic circumstances.

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Media briefing: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31

Update from Volusia County Animal Services: 4:46 p.m. Thursday, July 31