West Allis Police: Man injured fighting off two dogs to protect his own

The West Allis Police Department is investigating a dog biting incident that happened this morning near 67th St. and W. Lincoln Ave. It left a man and his dog injured.

According to police, the initial investigation reveals that two dogs left a nearby yard through an open gate and began to bite a third dog which was being walked on the street.

The adult male owner of the third dog attempted to separate the dogs and received a bite from one of the two dogs who had left the yard.

The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of bite wounds. The man's dog was also transported to a local veterinarian for treatment.

Witnesses describe the two dogs that left the yard as a mix breed and a Rottweiler. The injured dog is being described as a beagle/shepherd mix. Police have not confirmed the dog breeds yet.

The incident remains under investigation. 

No further information is being released at this time.

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