Police and animal control are searching for the owners of two pit bulls after police fatally shot one of the dogs during a call for service Friday in South El Paso.

Police were called to the 2100 block of Cypress Ave. at about 4:30 Friday in regard to two loose dogs that had bitten two men, Sgt. Robert Gomez said Saturday.

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As the officers attempted to contain the dogs until animal control could arrive, the pit bulls attacked them, leading police to use Tasers on the dogs.

One of the officers was bit in the hip area and fired his weapon at both dogs, striking one once and the other twice, Gomez said.

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The dog struck once survived.

The officer received treatment for minor injuries sustained from the bite.

"The dogs didn't have microchips or tags, so we're waiting to see what other treatment he might need," Gomez said.

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In addition to investigating the loose animals, police will conduct an internal investigation of the officer-involved shooting, which is standard protocol. Gomez said he doesn't expect there to be any issues with the officer's decision to discharge his weapon.

Molly Smith may be reached at 546-6413; mksmith@elpasotimes.com; @smithmollyk on Twitter.