ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- A Rocky Mount man died this weekend after a pit bull attacked him.

The dog killed 75-year-old Gurney Walker

The homeowner called for help but Walker died before police arrived

The dog is alive but Rocky Mount Animal Control took it away

Police say 75-year-old Gurney Walker got mauled Saturday morning inside a home where he lived on Buena Vista Road.

The homeowner called 911 for help, but Walker died before Rocky Mount officers got there.

The dog belonged to the homeowner, but police say there likely won't be any criminal charges filed against them.

"Just because an animal attacks a human being doesn't mean there will be charges forthcoming in a case like this. The dog was inside the residence, and you can legally possess a dog inside your residence," said Cpl. Brad Summerlin.

The dog is alive, but Rocky Mount Animal Control took it away from the homeowner.