9-Year-Old Attacked by 2 Dogs in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have released the 911 call after a young boy was attacked by two Pit Bulls.

On Sunday around 6:30 p.m. police responded to a call about a canine attack near Cherrycrest Lane in Charlotte.

The victim of the attack was 9-year-old boy. Officials say he had been playing in a nearby wooded path near Archdale Neighborhood Park when he was attacked and bitten. He was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.

HEAR THE 911 CALL:

The dog involved in the attack was located and taken to the CMPD Animal Care & Control Shelter. The dog is a 3-year-old Pit Bull mix and is being held for the state required 10-day rabies quarantine.

After investigating, officials determined that a second dog was involved in the attack. Both dogs were loose when the boy was attacked and belong to the same owner. The 6-year-old Pit Bull was picked up on Tuesday.

This is an ongoing investigation. WCCB will provide updates.