"Two dogs mauled a child to death and injured his mother in northeast Harris County on Tuesday, officials told KPRC Local 2.

Harris County sheriff's deputies said the pair was attacked in the 8900 block of C.E. King Parkway near Fern Forest Drive at about 1:25 p.m.

Officials said a 4-year-old boy was walking with his 2-year-old brother when the dogs attacked. The mother saw what was happening and was mauled when she tried to get the dogs off the children, investigators said.

The 4-year-old boy was transported by medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died a short time later. The 2-year-old was not injured.

The mother suffered serious injuries.

Deputies shot both dogs, killing one. Animal control officials took the other.

The identity of the owner of the dogs has not yet been determined."

Should the cops tried to make nice with these dogs instead of shooting them? Maybe offer them some kibble and a nice comfy cushion? <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

-Blast