A man was shot and his dog was killed by officers who responded to a call for a reported animal bite in Baltimore on Sunday, according to police.

Baltimore Police officers were called to a home in the 900 block of St. Paul Street for a report of an “aggressive” dog that had bitten the owner.

Officers spoke with the 33-year-old owner through the door of the home and attempted to have him secure the dog in a room, but “that was unsuccessful,” police said.

The dog again attacked the owner inside the home, police said, and continued as the man got out of the house.

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Police said two officers fired weapons, killing the dog and striking the man in the leg. The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound and several bite wounds.

The Baltimore Police Department’s Special Investigations Response Team is investigating.

WJZ is a media partner of The Baltimore Banner. See the original report.