19-Month-Old Baby Boy Dies After Being Attacked by Family Dog

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The victim was identified as Ryan Francis Foster. His older brothers, ages 9 and 11, were home with him at the time, along with the family Rottweiler.

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Neither of the older two children were hurt. The dog has been removed from the home pending investigation, authorities said.

This is not the first time that the Rottweiler has been aggressive with the children, authorities told reporters. About two years ago, the dog attacked one of Ryan’s older brothers.

Vernon Foster was arrested Wednesday and is charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and acting in a manner injurious to a child, according to police.

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