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By NATASHA ANDERSON Published: 09:59 BST, 9 April 2025 | Updated: 10:05 BST, 9 April 2025
A six-month-old baby girl has died after being mauled by her family’s pit bull, it has emerged.The infant, identified by her family as Kyomi Temple, was attacked last week at her family’s apartment in Baytown, Texas, part of the greater Houston metropolitan area.Paramedics took Kyomi to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her death was publicly confirmed by authorities the next day.Animal control seized two male pit bull mixes from the family’s apartment, police told People Magazine. The dogs belonged to the baby’s parents.Officials have identified which dog attacked Kyomi, noting that per city ordinance it will be euthanized. The family also reportedly agreed to having the dog put down. Baytown police are investigating the incident. Officers have not made any arrests and no charges have been filed at this time.The Temple family has launched a crowdfunding page to help with their ‘unexpected funeral expenses’ and other costs they may face during their time of mourning.’It is with a heavy heart we share the devastating loss of our precious, who was taken away too soon at just 6 months old,’ the family wrote on the GoFundMe account, which has already amassed over $3,000 in donations.’Thank you for your kindness and prayers as we navigate this heartbreaking loss.’ Kyomi Temple died after being mauled by her family’s male pit bull mix at their apartment in Baytown, Texas on April 1. She was only six months old Paramedics took Kyomi to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her death was publicly confirmed by authorities the next dayPolice responded to the Inverness Gardens Apartments complex just before 4pm on April 1 after receiving reports of a dog attack.Kyomi was pronounced dead that same day after being taken to hospital in an ambulance. Investigators carried out a seizure warrant at the residence, allowing animal control agents to take custody of the two dogs. Police say the dogs were found inside the family’s apartment and ‘contained to a room’, The Baytown Sun reports.One of the dogs was identified as having attacked Kyomi, while the other – found in a kennel – was found not to have been involved.Investigators said the family agreed to euthanized the pit bull that attack the infant, but said the ‘plan for the other dog is up to the owner’. It is unclear what the family has decided to do with the animal.A neighbor claims Kyomi’s mother knocked on their door after the attack seeking help. Investigators carried out a seizure warrant at the residence, allowing animal control agents to take custody of the two dogs (pictured) Police say the dogs were found inside the family’s apartment and ‘contained to a room’. One of the dogs was identified as having attacked Kyomi, while the other – found in a kennel – was found not to have been involved. Pictured: Inverness Gardens Apartments complex’She just had the baby in her hands saying, “God I trust you, God I trust you, God”,’ the resident told KHOU-11.Another neighbor said he saw Kyomi’s injuries as he was getting home from work. He told KTRK: ‘Nobody wants to see a kid like that. Not nobody, period. But a kid. I mean, come on.’A makeshift memorial with flowers and stuffed animals was set up outside the apartment complex in the infant’s honor, according to local media.A candlelight vigil, balloon release and benefit for the family were also held near the property over the weekend.
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Police launch investigation as baby girl mauled to death by family pit bull
