DELTONA -- News 13 has learned a family dog, accused of attacking a 2-year-old boy in Volusia County, has gone after children before.
The Golden Labrador, who neighbors said is named Boomer, belongs to the boy's father.
Investigators said the attack happened inside the owner’s Deltona home.
The boy was in serious condition when he was transported.
Neighbors said Boomer is known to be aggressive towards neighborhood kids.
"The dog tried to bite my face and he was barking real loud and he was growling," said Chase Horne, a neighbor.
There is no word yet if the dog will be put down.
However, neighbors told News 13 the dog owner told them Boomer would not return to the neighborhood.
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