An 8-year-old boy was injured in a dog attack by a pitbull in northwest Harris County, prompting a reminder from officials to keep dogs leashed in public spaces.

An 8-year-old boy was mauled by a pit bull in a Spring neighborhood Tuesday evening, according to the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Constable deputies responded to an aggressive humane animal call in the 21200 block of Shadow River Lane a little before 5 p.