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8-year-old Girl Stable After Being Attacked By Dogs

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Posted By -  Michael King

Last Updated On:  3/10/2010 6:26:29 PM

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- An 8-year-old girl is in stable condition after being attacked by two dogs in Lithonia Tuesday.

At last check, Erin Ingraham was undergoing vascular and plastic surgery at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. 

DeKalb County Police said the young girl suffered extensive bites on both arms from two American Staffordshire terriers, which are related to the pit bull.

Investigators said one of the two dogs was shot and killed by police, while the second dog was captured by DeKalb Animal Control.

DeKalb Police are continuing their investigation and charges are pending against the dogs' owner.



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