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Infant dies after dog attack, Portland police say
Police say the dog was euthanized after it remained aggressive at the scene, and the investigation remains active.
- On Monday around 7 a.m., an infant died following a family dog attack at a residence in Portland, Tennessee, the Portland Police Department said.
- Preliminary findings indicate the family dog entered the home through a back door and attacked the infant, authorities said.
- Upon arrival, officers encountered the dog exhibiting aggressive behavior and euthanized the animal for safety; police said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- The Portland Police Department continues to investigate the incident as the infant succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack.
- In March, Republican Sens. Shane Reeves and Bryan Terry tabled a bill that would have created a "dangerous dog registry" in Tennessee.
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Infant dies after dog attack at Portland, Tennessee home
Authorities in Portland are investigating the death of an infant after a dog attack at a home. Officials said the incident was reported around 7 a.m. on April 20 at a home in Portland, Tenn. Early information given to authorities indicates a dog belonging to the family got into the home through a rear door and attacked the child. The infant died from the injuries. When officers arrived, the dog was still at the home and behaving aggressively. Th…
Infant dead after dog attack in Portland, Tennessee, police say - WNKY News 40 Television
PORTLAND, Tenn. – An infant is dead following a reported dog attack in Portland, Tennessee on Monday morning. According to a release by the Portland Police Department, on Monday around 7 a.m., officers responded to a residence in Portland to investigate a reported death involving an infant. Authorities say preliminary findings indicate a dog belonging to the family entered the home through a back door and attacked the infant. Police say the infa…
Portland Infant Killed in Fatal Dog Attack at Family Home
Portland Infant Killed in Fatal Dog Attack at Family Home PORTLAND, TENNESSEE (Smoky Barn News) – A tragic incident claimed the life of an infant Monday morning when a family dog gained access to the home and attacked the child, according to Portland Police. Officers were called to a residence in Portland around 7:00 a.m. on April 20, 2026, for a reported death involving an infant. Preliminary findings show the dog entered through a rear door an…
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