Pet dog kills young girl in Oklahoma

Residents in Duncan are mourning following a tragic death over the weekend.

A young girl was killed by a pet dog at her home Sunday afternoon.

The Lawton Constitution reports when officers arrived at the scene, the mixed-breed dog was dragging the girl around the yard and attacking her. When officers approached, the dog charged them and was fatally shot.

So far, no names have been released.

KRMG will update the story when more information comes into the newsroom.