A Gastonia man is in jail after police say he fatally shot his brother's dog.

The incident occurred Saturday, when Danny Todd Green allegedly shot the animal in the face, causing it to suffer and bleed out, according to a warrant from the Gaston County Police Department. There was no reason or justification for shooting the animal, police say.

Reached by phone Sunday, all his brother would say is he is glad Green is being held accountable.

"He's in jail and that's all that matters," Bobby Green said.

Danny Green, 57, is charged with felony cruelty to animals. He was booked into Gaston County Jail on Saturday under $45,000 bond, and remained there Sunday morning.