ABC News April 29, 2019

15-month-old Nevada girl killed by family friend's rottweiler: Police

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A 15-month-old girl has been killed by a dog in Nevada, according to authorities.

The dog, a 4-year-old rottweiler, belonged to a family friend, according to the Henderson Police Department. The attack occurred Saturday morning at a home on Appian Way in Henderson, police said.

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The girl was transported to Henderson Hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to authorities.

The dog was euthanized at the request of the owner, police said.

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Neighbor Michael Seed told ABC Las Vegas affiliate KTNV that he was "speechless" over the little girl's tragic death.

"I'm sure the family's hurting," Seed said.

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Additional details on the attack were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.