Overview

• Seven-day-old Jason A. Weaver was attacked at his home in Markle on Sept. 4, and he was pronounced dead at a Fort Wayne hospital.
• A forensic autopsy determined the cause of death was multiple blunt-force traumatic injuries and ruled the manner of death accidental.
• The dog was identified as a 5-year-old husky–pit bull mix with no law-enforcement reported complaints or prior incidents of biting.
• Animal control placed the dog in quarantine, according to local reports.
• Authorities say the investigation remains open as police and the coroner review the circumstances.