► Update: Mom who tried to save kids from dog attack called a hero by family
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)– Two children were killed, and their mother was seriously injured after they were attacked by their family dogs Wednesday afternoon.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the attack happened inside a home in the 700 block of Sylvan Road near Shelby Forest State Park around 3:30 p.m.
Deputies say two dogs attacked a 2-year-old girl, a 5-month-old boy, and their mother.
Shelby County Sheriff Public Information Officer John Morris said both dogs appeared to be pit bulls and were taken by animal control.
Both children were pronounced dead at the scene. The mother was transported to Regional One in critical condition. She was later upgraded to stable condition.
Thursday afternoon, the sheriff’s office announced that the dogs responsible for the attack were euthanized by Memphis Animal Services.
We asked if charges would be filed but were told this is still an ongoing investigation.