A Trussville man has been indicted after police say he shot his dog while he was trying to shoot a man.

A Jefferson County grand jury issued the indictment against Michael Jeremy Downs on Sept. 21, according to court records made public Monday. The incident happened March 29.

Trussville police responded to a call of shots fired in the 100 block of Kingstown Circle and found Downs, now 39, trying leave the scene. Investigators later determined Downs got into an argument with a 38-year-old man inside the home.

At some point during the altercation, Downs pulled out a .357 magnum pistol and fired shots at the man, police said. Instead, Downs shot his own dog, which was on the couch near the man he meant to shoot.

Downs is charged with attempted murder and animal cruelty. Authorities have previously said the dog was expected to recover.

He also has unrelated charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, DUI and reckless driving.

He is being held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail.