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Police identify victim in fatal Kansas dog attack

police emergency lightsSHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County continue to investigate a fatal dog attack of a toddler.

Just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, police in Topeka responded to report of a missing 2-year-old girl in the 800 Block of SE Carnahan Avenue, according to a media release.

After a search, the child identified on Monday as Piper Dunbar of Topeka was found dead in the yard of the residence and had been the victim of a dog attack.

The Topeka Animal Control Division seized two dogs that were found within a fenced yard of the residence.

The Shawnee County District Attorney is reviewing the case, according to police.

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