2 Arrested In Connection With South Bay Dog Attack That Killed Baby In 2024: Police

TORRANCE, CA — Police say they've arrested two people in connection with a dog attack in the South Bay last year that left a baby dead.

Genna Magliocco and Charles Womack were arrested last week after authorities accused them of endangering the life of a newborn baby who died in October 2024 after being bitten by a dog in Torrance.

The baby was just a month old at the time of the attack, which happened in the 2700 block of Martha Avenue, according to the Torrance Police Department. Details about what led up to the attack or what kind of dog attacked the baby remain unclear.

In a statement on Friday, Torrance police said they had secured a warrant for the suspects' arrest and that they are currently waiting for arraignment.

The department added that they are committed to holding accountable anyone who jeopardizes the safety of the South Bay community's children.

"We take allegations of child endangerment very seriously," Torrance Police Department Interim Chief Robert Dunn said in a statement Friday. " ...we remain dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community and will continue to work tirelessly to protect our most vulnerable residents."