Man mauled to death by his pit bull, police fatally shoot dog inside apartment

NEW YORK (Gray News) - A 41-year-old man was mauled to death by his pit bull in New York, according to authorities.

Police responded on Friday just after 3 a.m. to an apartment building.

When officers arrived, the man, identified as Kaheem Robinson, was on the floor with the dog, clamped down on his throat, the New York Post reported.

Police discharged multiple rounds, killing the dog, according to WNYW.

Robinson was taken to a hospital where he later died.

His friend told the Post that he feared the dog named Max, even though the dog appeared calm.

“I told him that dog was no good. It’s a pit bull, they go berserk,” he said.

Two police officers went to a hospital for ringing in the ears.

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