3-Year-Old Boy Killed by Dog in New York Mills

New York Mills, MN – A 3-year-old boy was killed by a dog in New York Mills on Sunday.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the boy’s 51-year-old grandmother called 911 around 1 p.m. saying that she was driving herself and her grandson to the Perham Health emergency room for significant dog bite injuries.

Deputies met the pair at the E.R. and through the investigation, they determined the boy had climbed into an outdoor enclosed area where the dog was being kept. The 3-year-old was attacked by the dog, described as an adult American Bulldog, and the grandmother also sustained significant injuries while stopping the attack.

The boy died due to his injuries and the grandmother was transported to Fargo for hers. Deputies say the dog has been destroyed and there are no ongoing safety concerns. The investigation is ongoing.