Very, very sad.
So, are the dog’s owners up for manslaughter charges, now?
The -should- be.
They would be held criminally responsible in my state. It was codified into law a few years back after an elderly lady and her little dog were ripped to pieces by two Pit Bulls running loose. Happened not one mile from my front door. The law makes no distinction as to breed. If your dog (any breed) injures or kills somebody, you will face criminal charges. Since the law was passed, “problem” dogs became a problem only for their owners. Just this week, a local man was found dead in his townhouse. Killed by his own two Pit Bulls. They had attacked him before. He was stupid enough to keep them, and paid the price.