Child dies after being mauled by family dogs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE 3) — A young child has died after being mauled by two dogs belonging to his family.

WAVE 3 News reports that a 3-year-old was mauled by two Rottweilers at his home in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville.

The young child was pronounced dead at the scene. The dogs have been taken into custody by Louisville Metro Animal Services.