Boy Attacked By Police Dog, Family To Sue
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was bitten by a police dog is preparing to sue the city of Bakersfield.
Miguel Perez was laying in bed, covered by blankets when officers came to his house late Monday night, looking for his older brothers and their friend. The men were suspects in an armed robbery.
According to police, a miscommunication with the family led officers to believe the house was empty when they went in with the police dog. While inside, the dog attacked the boy while he was laying on his bed, covered by blankets. The boy suffered cuts on his face and head and a puncture wound below his eyebrow. He was taken to Kern Medical Center where he underwent surgery and was released on Tuesday.
The family has now hired an attorney and has begun the process of filing a lawsuit against the city.