CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A 3-year-old boy died after being attacked by a pit bull at Camp Lejeune.

The Daily News of Jacksonville reported Wednesday that Onslow Memorial Hospital spokesman Tim Strickland confirmed the death. The boy's identity was not available and hospital officials could not be reached for further comment late Wednesday night.

Base spokesman Lt. Craig Thomas said the dog attacked the child at Tarawa Terrace I. Thomas said the dog was captured and is being held at the Camp Lejeune kennel.

Strickland said the boy arrived at the hospital without a pulse.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 5:08 p.m.

No specific animal breeds are forbidden on base, but a base order says animals that are deemed vicious are not allowed to stay in base housing.

Thomas said the matter is under investigation.