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Girl mauled to death by pit bull in Pennsylvania

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WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. - Police say a 2-year-old girl has died after being mauled by a pit bull in a Pittsburgh suburb.

Police say the dog attacked Paylynn Devaugh inside a home in West Mifflin around 8:45 p.m. Sunday.

The girl was pronounced dead at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Police say Paylynn lived in nearby Forest Hills.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. The investigation is continuing.

There is no word if any charges will be filed in the case, reports CBS Pittsburgh.

West Mifflin is about 10 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh.

First published on February 23, 2015 / 8:28 AM EST

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