WMBF News reports that (WCSC) — Authorities are investigating after one person was injured and a child died in a dog attack in Dorchester County Saturday.
Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Chemistry Circle regarding an active disturbance at approximately 7:28 a.m.
Upon arrival, deputies located an adult and a child suffering injuries consistent with a dog attack.
Both individuals were transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
The child later died of the injuries.
Under South Carolina law, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was notified of the child’s death, officials said.