An investigation is underway after an elderly Tuscaloosa woman was attacked by four dogs.

The attack happened in the 1800 block of Carriage Heights, said Lt. Teena Richardson. Officers arrived on the scene to find the victim had been attacked by four pit bull dogs, she said.

Officers shot two of the dogs, wounded a third and the fourth escaped. The woman was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers are still trying to locate the owner of the dogs.