DETROIT — A man suspected of running an illegal dog fighting operation was left in critical condition on Thursday after three masked men attacked him. The armed men entered the 51-year-olds home and tied him up along with two other men that were at the home. The attackers were wearing ninja mask and beat the man up, breaking his fingers and ribs in the process. The attackers also cut off the mans ear and stabbed him with ice picks.

Authorities believe that the attack had something to do with the mans dog breeding operation. It is believed that the man breeds dogs specifically for fighting. Video footage of the property reveals that there were at least 16 emaciated Pit Bulls living in harsh conditions in the mans backyard. Some of the dogs can also be spotted tied up with metal chains.

The victims cousin Marty Johnson.

Animal control arrived at the scene and removed the Pit Bulls from the backyard, along with at least twelve other dogs from the homes basement. The mans cousin Marty Johnson, spoke with WJBK and alleges that, “it’s not a dog-fighting ring, he loves his dogs.” According to a report there were three men involved in the attack. However, authorities are currently only seeking two men linked to the beating.

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