Girl Mauled to Death by Dogs at Home Near Walnut December 8

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

WALNUT ISLANDS - Two family dogs reportedly killed a 5-year-old girl in the backyard of a home Sunday.

It is unclear what provoked the dogs to attack the girl who was treated at the scene, but later died at a hospital, authorities said.

The incident unfolded around Noon December 8 in the 2500 block of Palomino Drive. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies and Los Angeles County firefighters responded.

The dogs that reportedly mauled the girl include a 6-year-old Rottweiler mix and a 10-year-old Rottweiler. Two other dogs live at the home. All four of the canines were removed by animal control officials.

The home is in the gated community of Les Maisons at Covina Highlands.

The 5-year-old girl had reportedly been around the dogs her entire life, authorities said.

Walnut Islands is a 3.8-square-mile unincorporated community flanked by Covina and San Dimas to the north, Walnut to the south, Pomona to the east and West Covina to the west.