NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — An infant girl was killed in a suspected dog mauling on Tuesday morning in Novi, police say.
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According to the Novi Police Department, officers were called to the 42000 block of Liberte Drive in the Oakland Glens Mobile Home community for an unresponsive infant. A family member reportedly made the call to 911. It happened around 8:30 a.m.
Police say the infant, named Freya, who was 5 days old, was pronounced dead and had puncture wounds consistent with an animal attack.
The girl's father told 7 News Detroit off camera that the family dog somehow got hold of her while she was in her bassinet.
A dog was reportedly removed from the home and transported to Oakland County animal control. The investigation is ongoing.
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