Dog Accused Of Attacking Child Found To Be 'Vicious'

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A pit bull attacks a young boy in Baltimore City.  Now, the Health Department makes a ruling on the dog's fate.

Last month, the pit bull attacked a 5-year-old in an alley in East Baltimore, leaving the boy with more than 100 stitches.

Witnesses say the dog escaped through a fence.

But the owner says neighborhood children often tormented and teased his pet.

The Baltimore City Health Department has ruled the pit bull was a vicious dog, which means it can't be returned to its owner.

The dog will now be euthanized in accordance with the city health code.

The dog's owner still has 30 days to appeal the decision.