We are going to do everything humanly possible to hold the owner of these dogs responsible, and we are going to do everything humanly possible to make sure these animals are destroyed.” - Volusia Coun

Shutterstock / shymar27 An 8 year-old tragically died in central Florida, after he was attacked by two dogs on Monday evening. According to the NY Post, the dogs in question were captured, and are now being held by the Volusia County Animal Services agency.

As for the owner’s potential charges, attorney Aaron Delgado, who is not involved in the case, explained that Florida law presents two main possibilities: a felony charge if there’s evidence the dogs were previously deemed dangerous or a misdemeanor charge if there’s no prior record of dangerous behavior.

The 8-year-old boy suffered devastating injuries including a broken foot and neck, said Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Michael Millett was bitten 12 times by the dogs before he died, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

An 8-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pair of dogs late Monday afternoon in Central Florida, deputies said.