A California man died after he was reportedly brutally attacked by pit bulls in his backyard.
According to the Compton Fire Department and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, authorities responded to a 911 call Friday morning around 8 a.m.
Authorities said a woman made a frantic call saying her 35-year-old boyfriend was seriously injured after being attacked by pit bulls.
When authorities arrived, they found the man dead in a kennel in the couple's backyard at their Compton, California, home.
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A 35-year-old man, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death Friday morning in the backyard of his home in Compton, California. (FOX 11)
After the attack, authorities began investigating what led to the vicious dog attack.
Sheriff's Office officials said the attack is believed to have occurred around 7:30 or 8 p.m. Thursday.
The 35-year-old man was found dead in a pit bull kennel in California. (FOX 11)
Authorities referred to surveillance video that showed part of the attack.
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Police said the man appeared to have been feeding the dogs at the time of the gruesome attack.
They said some of the dogs began fighting, which led to the final attack on the man.
The incident occurred at the intersection of N Thorson Ave. and E Saunders St. in Compton, California. (FOX 11)
Investigators said the couple had 13 pit bulls in their home: 5 adults and 8 puppies.
Los Angeles County Animal Control also responded to the residence to remove the pit bulls from the backyard area and will determine if any of the dogs will need to be euthanized.
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The investigation is still ongoing, authorities said.
The man's identity has not been revealed at this time.
