Hall County infant killed by family dog identified

The Hall County infant who died Tuesday after being attacked by her family’s dog has been identified.

Authorities said 22-day-old Ruth Flores died after she was bitten in the head by a husky mix while resting in the bedroom of her Gainesville home.

The infant was rushed to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where she later died, AJC.com previously reported.

Hall County sheriff’s spokesman Derreck Booth said animal control took custody of the dog and is conducting its own investigation into the incident.

It’s unclear whether anyone will face charges in the case.

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Brandon Wilson, 39,??of Grayson, was killed Saturday in a crash on Lake Hartwell??while boating with one of his sons.??

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The shooting happened during a domestic argument, according to investigators.

Firefighters were called Friday evening to the Fulton County Jail, according to a department spokesperson.

16-year-old was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive, according to authorities.

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