Idaho boy attacked by dogs dies; mother injured trying to save him - USA TODAY

A 7-year-old boy died and his mother suffered serious injuries after a pack of dogs attacked them in Idaho over the weekend, officials said.

The attack, which Shoshone-Bannock Tribes said involved four dogs, took place Jan. 21 on the Fort Hall Reservation in the southeastern part of the state, 40 miles south of Idaho Falls.

According a news release posted on Facebook Tuesday, Fort Hall Police Department officers were dispatched to a home for a report of a boy who had been attacked by multiple dogs.

Neither police nor tribal authorities identified the dog owners and both could not immediately be reached by USA TODAY early Wednesday.

“We would like to ask the public to respect the privacy of the family at this time," Fort Hall Business Council Vice Chair Donna Thompson released in a statement.

The attack remained under investigation on Wednesday by Fort Hall police, the FBI, and Idaho Fish and Game and the case was expected to be submitted to the United States Attorney for review.