A man was killed Saturday night after being attacked by multiple dogs at a residence in Lancaster, authorities said.
Authorities responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 44000 block of 22nd Street to a call of dogs attacking someone in a home’s backyard.
Upon arrival, deputies found a man down with four dogs in the backyard.
One of the dogs became vicious, prompting deputies to fire a round at the dog’s leg. The dogs scattered and medics were able to reach the victim.
The man was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Video showed Animal Control officers removing several dogs and puppies from the property following the incident.
Neighbors tell NBC4 that law enforcement frequently visits the property.
“We saw them start bringing out the dogs and unfortunately, you know, a couple of the dogs didn’t make it,” said a neighbor who did not want to be identified. “They had to take care of business to try and save the man’s life, but there was also a child that was in the home that we have never seen, that apparently DCFS had to get involved.”
The man was known to the residents of the house, according to police. It’s still unclear why he was in the backyard.