A small infant tragically passed away after being fatally attacked by the family’s dog in a sudden turn of events. The one-week-old baby, named Jason Anthony Weaver, born on August 28, was viciously assaulted by a five-year-old husky-pit bull mix. The infant succumbed to injuries from the attack, as confirmed by the Huntington County Coroner’s Office.
Efforts to save the child’s life were made by medical personnel at their residence in northeastern Indiana, US. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, the baby was later pronounced dead. Following the incident, authorities placed the dog in quarantine after it was captured by animal control. Officials deemed the tragic death of little Jason an accident, leaving the parents grappling with the heartbreaking occurrence.
In a press release, the Huntington County Coroner’s Office expressed their deepest condolences to the Weaver family and acquaintances, providing details of the unfortunate attack. Notably, the dog had no history of prior violent incidents reported to law enforcement, as per WPTA.
The family paid tribute to the child by posting an obituary online. Jason Anthony (Weaver) Kinsey, aged 7 days, from Markle, passed away on the evening of September 4, 2025. The obituary highlighted Jason’s fondness for Rock ‘n’ Roll and country music, particularly the song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”
Despite his brief time on earth, Jason’s memory will be cherished eternally. Born to Violet Weaver and Austin Kinsey on August 28, 2025, in Fort Wayne, he is survived by his parents in Markle, along with other family members mentioned in the obituary. The family plans to hold a private family graveside service at Hoverstock Cemetery in Zanesville at a later date.
This tragedy occurred less than a month after a five-month-old boy was fatally attacked by a dog in Florida while under the care of relatives as his parents celebrated the mother’s birthday. Sheriff Mike Chitwood of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department expressed profound sorrow over the incident, describing it as extremely heartbreaking.
The situation unfolded as a young couple entrusted their five-month-old son, Carter, to their great-grandmother and great aunt while they went out for a celebratory dinner. The dog involved in the incident was seized, with a 10-day window for the family to appeal against its euthanasia.
Upon entering the room, the great grandmother discovered the Great Dane and husky mix sitting beside the lifeless, bloodied child weighing 130 pounds. The parents arrived shortly after, rushing the child to Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach, where he was declared deceased despite medical intervention.
Sheriff Chitwood, visibly emotional, described the situation as an immense tragedy for the family, emphasizing the heartbreaking impact on both the mother and grandparents. The family’s joyous evening turned into a devastating loss upon their return home, learning of the child’s tragic fate.
