Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police say a dog was shot in the area of Hart Street and Kirkland Avenue.

Police say it appears the Pit Bull broke free from his chain and began to chase a man, who shot the dog.

The animal was taken to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, were he was euthanized.

Police are still searching for the suspect.

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