An infant who was originally thought to have been mauled to death by a pit bull puppy instead died of unknown causes not related to the attack, according to a medical examiner in Queens, New York.
The parents of the 1-month-old girl awoke Tuesday morning to find their dog mauling the girl, who was between them in bed, the New York Post reported.
Neighbors reported screams before the arrival of medical responders, who pronounced baby Kiyanna Winfield dead at the scene.
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Police initially suspected the 6-month-old puppy had killed the girl, as it had chewed off a “substantial portion” of her face.
But the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner gave a different explanation Wednesday.
“The cause and manner of death are pending
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