A newborn baby has tragically died after being savagely attacked by the family’s dog in a shocking incident.
One-week-old Jason Anthony Weaver, who had only been born on August 28, was mauled by the five year old husky-pit bull crossbreed on Thursday.
The infant succumbed to blunt-force trauma injuries, the Huntington County Coroner’s Office confirmed. The incident emerged as woman with ‘heart of gold’ dies after being attacked by ‘pack of dogs’.
Emergency responders desperately tried to save the child’s life at the family home in northeastern Indiana, US.
The baby was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but was later declared dead, reports the Mirror.
Animal control officers pursued the dog and placed the animal in quarantine.
Little Jason’s death has been classified as an accident, officials confirmed, as his devastated parents attempt to process the horrific tragedy.
“The Huntington County Coroner’s Office extend their deepest sympathies to the Weaver family and friends,” stated a press release detailing the devastating attack.
The dog had no previous history of aggressive behaviour reported to authorities, WPTA reported.
The grieving family published an obituary online to commemorate their child.
“Jason Anthony (Weaver) Kinsey, 7 days old, of Markle, passed away on Thursday evening, September 4, 2025. Jason enjoyed the sounds of Rock “n” Roll and country music. He loved the song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
“Though his time on this earth was short, he will be loved forever. Jason was born on August 28, 2025 in Fort Wayne, a son of Violet Weaver and Austin Kinsey. His parents survive in Markle.
“Additional survivors include paternal grandparents: Rita (Michael) Wikey of Markle, and Timothy Kinsey of Markle; a brother: Joseph Edward Weaver; two uncles: Aaron (Liz) Kinsey, and Tony Kinsey; Paternal great grandparents: Charlotte Yencer, Bill Smith, and Barb and Amos Wickey; great aunts and uncles: Carmen (Mike) Looney, and Justin (Liz) Best; a great great grandmother: Annette Best and several cousins.
“Jason was preceded in death by and aunt: Cynthia Kinsey, and great grandparents: Joseph Yencer, Sharon Smith, Gregory Weaver and great-great grandfather: Charles Best. A private family graveside will be held at Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville at a later date.”
The heartbreaking incident occurred less than a month after a five-month-old infant was fatally attacked by a dog whilst under the supervision of family members whilst his mother celebrated her birthday in Florida.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department appeared visibly distressed as he described the incident as “extremely, extremely heartbreaking”.
“We have a young couple that leaves their five-month-old son, Carter, in the custody of their great-grandmother and great aunt, and they go out to dinner to celebrate mom’s birthday.”
The animal has been confiscated and authorities have granted a 10-day window during which the family may contest its scheduled euthanisation. Upon entering the room, the great-grandmother discovered their 130lb Great Dane and husky mix sitting next to the lifeless child, who was covered in blood.
It was at this point that the baby’s parents returned home and immediately rushed the child to Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the child was pronounced dead.
“This is tragic. Tragic all the way around. You have a young mother will remember on her birthday that her child is dead,” Chitwood said at the press conference, his voice filled with emotion as he spoke.
“And the grandparents, I mean, I just don’t know how anybody feels about this,” he continued. “It is so, so, so tragic on what started to be a great night, ends up when you return home, your child is dead. I can’t imagine how anybody in this family feels.”