A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Cincinnati two days after Christmas when 3-year-old Kingsley Renee Wright was mauled to death by family dogs.
The incident occurred on December 27, 2024, while Kingsley was visiting family. Her death has left her family and the community devastated.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Kingsley’s death was the result of a dog attack.
According to a 911 call made by Kingsley’s father, he awoke to find his daughter’s lifeless body surrounded by blood.
In the call, he mentioned that the family dogs were in a cage and not roaming free at the time of the attack, leading to confusion and shock for the grieving parents.
“I just woke up and my daughter is dead,” the father told the 911 dispatcher. “There’s blood everywhere, I don’t know what happened.”
The Cincinnati Police Department responded to the scene and discovered the severity of Kingsley’s injuries.
Officers were reportedly instructed to turn off their body cameras due to the gruesome nature of the scene.
The authorities then called in animal control to handle the situation, and three dogs were removed from the home for a mandatory 10-day quarantine.
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Kingsley’s mother, Gina Smith, expressed her disbelief and pain, saying, “I would have not allowed my baby around vicious dogs.
Why would I do that?” Through tears, she added, “I just want to know why and how this happened.”
Kingsley’s obituary describes her as a happy child with a bright spirit. “She loved to sing and dance for her family, and always saw the positive and bright side of everything,” the tribute reads.
Kingsley is survived by her mother, two brothers, and a grieving extended family. The family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses, as they try to cope with the unimaginable loss.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the dogs involved are currently in quarantine while authorities assess the situation.