Queens Medical Examiner Rules Infant Death Not Caused by Dog Mauling

A 1-month-old girl found dead in a Queens apartment was initially believed to have been mauled to death by the family’s German shepherd-pit bull mix puppy. However, the New York City medical examiner's office determined that the infant did not die from a dog mauling; the injuries inflicted by the dog occurred postmortem. The exact cause and manner of death remain under investigation and will require further testing. Police responded early Tuesday morning to the Queensbridge Houses after the mother reported the puppy biting the baby. No arrests or charges have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Neighbors reported previous disturbances and concerns about the dog being unleashed around the building.