SHAWNEE 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.