A pair of pit bulls killed a man in the backyard of a Lancaster home Saturday night, police say.

Deputies rushed to the scene around 10:30 P.M. after a frantic 911 call.

The Scene 22nd Street East, Lancaster.

The Scene 22nd Street East, Lancaster.

Gruesome Discovery

Gruesome Discovery

The victim lay in a pool of blood. Both dogs blocked medics from reaching him.

Confrontation with Dogs

Confrontation with Dogs

One dog was shot at point-blank range. That opened a path for paramedics to enter.

Fight to Save Him

Fight to Save Him

 He raced to the hospital yet… It was too late for him to survive

Community Shocked

 Neighbors are stunned by such violence. Many say they heard nothing before the call.

More Dogs Seized

More Dogs Seized

Animal Control took fourteen dogs away.