Dog attack leaves Pasadena newborn with severe head injuries

PASADENA, Texas – Saturday morning, emergency services in Pasadena responded to a call regarding a dog attack on an infant.

Police arrived at the 1800 block of E. Martha Lane after the call was reported at 9:41 a.m. Family members said that their pet dog had attacked their 8-day-old baby. The child sustained serious head injuries and was immediately flown to Memorial Herman Hospital.

The dog was relocated by Pasadena Animal Control while the incident is investigated.

The family is cooperating with authorities with the Violent Crimes Unit and the Juvenile Division.