A one-month-old baby has died after being bitten by a dog in Torrance, according to police.

Torrance Police Department officers responded to the call of an animal bite in the 2700 block of Martha Avenue at 12:34 a.m. Tuesday.

The child was transported to the hospital, but when officers arrived at the hospital, they contacted the parents to inform them that the child had died.

A month-old child died after being bitten by a dog in Torrance. Brittany Hope reports for NBC4 News on Wednesday, October 15 at 3 p.m. 9, 2024.

Detectives also responded to the hospital for a follow-up investigation, police said. The dog and several others in the home were taken to the city of Torrance by animal control.

Animal control officials declined to comment on the case as the police investigation continued.

Faye Tohiti, who knows the family, said she was in disbelief when she heard about the tragedy.

“I can’t even imagine how the mother feels right now,” she said. “She must be devastated.”

According to Torrance police, the cause of death is undetermined and pending the Los Angeles County coroner’s investigation.