SAN ANTONIO – Two children were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a pit bull attack at an apartment complex, according to San Antonio police.
The children were attacked around 3 p.m. Saturday inside an apartment complex in the 4200 block of West Commerce Street.
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Police said a woman babysitting a 1-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl was bathing the pit bull before the incident.
When the woman was finished bathing the pit bull, police said it ran into a bedroom where the two girls were inside.
SAPD said the pit bull attacked both girls, causing serious injuries. The 1-year-old girl was bitten on her face above her eye, and the 3-year-old girl suffered wounds to her lip and upper arm area, authorities said.
Animal Care Services took the pit bull away. Police said a dangerous dog investigation is underway.
Police said the pit bull will be quarantined and tested for rabies. Its owner does not face any charges currently.