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4-year-old boy dies from dog attack in Louisa

Headline from WRIC Richmond

A 4-year-old boy died after being attacked by a dog on Sunday afternoon in Louisa County.

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  1. WRIC Richmond

    4-year-old boy dies from dog attack in Louisa (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    A 4-year-old boy died after being attacked by a dog on Sunday afternoon in Louisa County.

  2. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    4-year-old boy killed in Louisa County dog attack (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Deputies were forced to shoot and kill the animal to stop the attack, according to the sheriff's office.

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