Authorities responded to the tragic scene Saturday morning at the home on Mereline Avenue in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. They had received a 911 call at 6:17 a.m. about an unresponsive baby believed to have been attacked by the family pet.
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Police arrived to find the mother and baby both suffering serious injuries from the dog.
The baby was pronounced dead at the scene while the mother was transported to a hospital for treatment, where the father joined her.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Thomas Ratajczak of the Woodbridge Police Department at 732-634-7700, or Detective Michelle Coppola of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at 732-745-3477.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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