Pit Bull Not Responsible for Tragic Death of Infant in Shock Twist: Medical Examiner

Conservative News DailyJune 1, 2025

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A medical examiner in Queens, New York, has steadfast that a 1-month-old girl, initially believed to have died from a dog attack, actually died from causes unrelated to injuries inflicted by the family’s pit bull puppy. This revelation followed a tragic incident where the baby, Kiyanna Winfield, was found with severe injuries after her parents awoke to find the dog mauled her while she was in bed with them. Despite the puppy gnawing at the baby’s face, the medical examination confirmed that the injuries were postmortem, meaning she had died before the dog’s actions. Local authorities are still investigating the situation,but no charges have been filed,and the puppy has as been removed from the home. Neighbors expressed disbelief and concern over the incident, emphasizing the unpredictability of animal behavior. The full cause of the infant’s death is pending further medical investigation.

An infant who was originally thought to have been mauled to death by a pit bull puppy instead died of unknown causes not related to the attack, according to a medical examiner in Queens, New York.

The parents of the 1-month-old girl awoke Tuesday morning to find their dog mauling the girl, who was between them in bed, the New York Post reported.

Neighbors reported screams before the arrival of medical responders, who pronounced baby Kiyanna Winfield dead at the scene.

Police initially suspected the 6-month-old puppy had killed the girl, as it had chewed off a “substantial portion” of her face.

But the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner gave a different explanation Wednesday.

“The cause and manner of death are pending further study following the examination today,” a spokesman told the Post via . “But we can confirm this is not a death from a dog mauling. The injuries inflicted by the dog were postmortem.”

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Animal Control later removed the puppy, a German shepherd and pit bull mix, from the apartment.

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Neighbors were in disbelief about the attack.

“To be honest, as a mom of three, I was sad, you know? ‘Cause honestly, as a parent, you don’t expect your pet to attack your child or anything,” neighbor Maria Gutierrez said, according to CBS News.

Another neighbor said she spoke with the baby’s mother about the dog two days before the incident.

“I told her, ‘That dog needs to be on a leash,’” Shanel Nroville said.

“She said, ‘No, this dog don’t bite.’ I said, ‘All dogs bite,’” Nroville told The Post.

Police are still investigating the incident, but no charges have been filed.

As for the baby, the cause of her death is “pending further study to include a full pediatric workup.”