Child killed, mom hurt when dogs attack in New Jersey By Staff and wire reports Published article NEW JERSEY - Authorities in New Jersey on Wednesday were investigating after a child was killed and his mother was injured in an attack by two dogs. Few details have been released about the attack, which occurred Tuesday at a home on Laurel Street in Carteret. The 3-year-old and his mother were flown to a hospital. In a joint statement, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Dennis McFadden said a preliminary investigation determined the 3-year-old died and his mother was seriously injured.