SC coroner: Mauling death of infant a homicide

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina coroner has ruled the death of a 2-month old infant killed and dismembered by a dog as his father slept nearby was a homicide.

Aiden McGrew was found in his Dorchester County home Friday morning after being attacked and dismembered by his family’s pet dog while in a swing. Authorities said the child’s father was sleeping in an adjoining room with another child at the time.

Coroner Chris Nesbit announced Monday the child died from blood loss after being mauled by the dog. He said the cause of death was due to parental neglect and ruled it a homicide.

Sheriff L.C. Knight said no charges have been filed but is meeting with the solicitor’s office and may have an announcement in a couple of days.