4-year-old boy dies after dog attack in Louisa County

A 4-year-old boy died after being attacked by a dog on Jefferson Highway in Louisa County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, as reported by WTVR CBS 6.

Deputies responded to the 1500 block of Jefferson Highway shortly after 4:40 p.m. and found the boy seriously injured while the dog continued to bite him. Deputies were forced to put the dog down to end the attack, the sheriff's office said, as reported by NBC12.

Emergency medical crews transported the boy to a landing zone for air medical transport to a hospital, but he was later pronounced dead, according to WRIC 8News.

The sheriff's office is withholding the boy's identity and has extended condolences to the family, asking the community to respect their privacy during this difficult time, WTVR reported.

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Division or submit tips anonymously through Louisa Crime Solvers, according to all sources.