NC: English Mastff bites 4-year-old, Mother, is Shot by Neighbor

The major says the Mastiff then attacked the mother, who was bitten on the arm, wrist and hand. The dog's owner came outside and tried to get it off the two people, but couldn't.

Thomas says another neighbor arrived with a gun and the owner told them to shoot the animal. After the dog was shot, it let the mother go.

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