Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Steahlin Avenue Thursday evening in response to a call of two rottweilers attacking a dog owner and two smaller dogs.

Police officials say 56-year-old Dana Gustafson was walking his two miniature dachsunds when two rottweilers attacked, grabbing and biting one of the dachsunds. Gustafson reportedly kicked at the rottweiler but was unable to free the dacshsund.

Gustafson, licensed to carry a concealed weapon, then pulled a .38 caliber handgun and shot the rottweiler in the hind end. The rottweiler let go of the dachsund and both rottweilers ran away.

The owner of the rottweilers, 24-year-old Christine Cerda, was cited for having a vicious dog and having a dog at large.

Gustafson was not cited, but the City Attorney’s Office is reportedly reviewing the case.

The dachsund was treated for injuries and was not believed to be seriously injured. The condition of the rottweiler was unknown.