Officials: Dogs that killed boy in Volusia County euthanized

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two dogs involved in the deadly attack of a Volusia County boy were euthanized on Thursday, a county official told Channel 9.

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Michael Millett, 8, was riding his bike with a friend near DeLand on Jan. 13 when he was brutally attacked and killed by the dogs, investigators said.

The tragedy sparked community outrage and calls for justice.

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Following the attack, a state-mandated 10 business-day period began, allowing the owner of the dogs to appeal or relinquish ownership.

That period has since expired, and Volusia County confirmed that no appeal was filed.

As a result, Animal Services said it planned to proceed with the Jan. 30 euthanasia of the animals.

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