Pit bull attacks and kills Chihuahua

Farmington, Conn. (WTNH) - A dog owner is facing charges after his pit bull attacked and killed a Chihuahua.

A woman was inside her Oakland Avenue home in Farmington when she heard her Chihuahua yelping outside.

It was 12:49 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3.

The woman told police that she saw her dog was cornered by two pit bulls in her yard. One of the pit bulls was attacking the small dog.

When she went to bring her dog inside, the two pit bulls followed her and one of them continued to attack the small dog.

The Chihuahua died before officers arrived at the home.

The pit bull's owner, neighbor Shakeem Anderson was charged with allowing a dog to roam, having unlicensed dogs, and having nuisance dogs.

The pit bull that attacked the Chihuahua was put down, while the other is being evaluated to determine if it can be returned to Anderson.