Dogs maul 6-month-old baby after S. Calif. mother leaves infant alone on floor in carrier

Dogs attack baby left on floor of SoCal apartment

MURRIETA, Calif. — Two large dogs tore off a 6-month-old’s diaper and mauled him after his mother left the baby alone in a carrier on the floor.

Murrieta police say the 22-year-old mother was at her friend’s apartment in Riverside County and had left the room.

Sgt. Bob Landwehr says the pit bull and pit bull mix attacked the baby, tearing off his diaper and biting his scrotum.

The mother and friend heard screaming and rescued the baby, who is hospitalized in unknown condition.

Police and child protective services are investigating, but no charges have been filed. The dogs are being euthanized.