Charges May Be Filed in Toddler Killed By Pit-Bull Case

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Charges in the fatal dog mauling death of a Merced County toddler may be filed as soon as Tuesday. 17-month old Colton Smith was killed Friday by a 65-pound pit-bull in Delhi.

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His parents say the babysitter was a family friend. And their hearts go out to her. They politely declined an on-camera interview but hope others learn from their loss.

The DA will receive a completed autopsy Tuesday. The undersheriff tells Action News this was purely an unfortunate accident.



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