Thursday, October 4 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-10-05 02:14:10 GMT
Detroit police removed a pit bull from a deadly scene Thursday. The dog is a loved family pet, but police say for an unknown reason it attacked a 3-week-old baby girl, mauling her to death.
Detroit police removed a pit bull from a deadly scene Thursday. The dog is a loved family pet, but police say for an unknown reason it attacked a 3-week-old baby girl, mauling her to death.
DETROIT -- Detroit Police removed a pit bull from a house on the 7000 block of Stahelin Thursday after they said the dog mauled a three-week-old baby girl. The baby was sleeping in her car seat on the dining room floor when the dog attacked. As emergency crews tried to save her, we're told their equipment failed.
"They were responding to the hospital, Grace Northwest, with this child in the back of the ambulance working on the child aggressively when they started having vehicle problems," said Joe Barney, who represents the Detroit's EMS union.
"At one point, they were reporting that their speed was 20 to 40 miles per hour on the expressway," he added. "There's no excuse for not having ambulances that run and function properly."
Sadly, the baby died. Barney said it is not clear whether a properly working ambulance would've made a difference in this case, but he is distraught over the condition of the fleet and the state of the system.
"This is what happens when you have a dysfunctional city government. This is what happens when you have bad decisions being made," Barney said. "We sat down with this city. They needed to save money. We showed them where to save money. They needed help. They didn't listen. They didn't want to listen."
"There's no leadership here. Nothing's working here. It's broke."
We're told the ambulance that transported the baby was returned to the dealership after developing a mechanical problem.
Barney said many ambulances have more than 100,000 miles on them. As FOX 2 has reported, they've broken down on emergency calls before.
Barney also broke down, telling us the technician in this case didn't get the psychological help he needed.
"They sent a chaplain out to see him and basically told him that we'll pray for you. I'm up to midnight, my members screaming and yelling, my department's just a mess. There's nothing in place for my medics. Our people are emotionally a wreck."
Barney blames Mayor Dave Bing and even the governor. He is pleading with city and state leaders to do something about this ongoing problem that is a matter of life and death.
Meanwhile, we've learned the pit bull has been euthanized.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:01:58 GMT
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:48:16 GMT
Weather Authority Ben Bailey says the humidity has dropped since earlier this morning but the risk of severe weather still exists Tuesday throughout southeast Michigan.
Weather Authority Ben Bailey says the humidity has dropped since earlier this morning but the risk of severe weather still exists Tuesday throughout southeast Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:31:20 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:50:04 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:43:15 GMT
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:35:00 GMT
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:23:29 GMT
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
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