A Tuscaloosa man arrested Thursday is accused of breaking into his sister’s house and killing her dogs.

Daniel Lamar Cochrane, 34, is facing charges of first-degree burglary and aggravated cruelty to animals.

His sister told officers that he broke into her home on 27th Place on July 17 and shot her pit bull and terrier dogs with a handgun.

Cochrane told officers he forced his way into the home after hearing the dogs barking inside because she wasn’t supposed to have dogs in the residence, according to court records.

He said he found a .45-caliber handgun in the residence and shot the animals because they were being aggressive.

His sister told officers that Cochrane shot the dogs because he was angry with her.

Tuscaloosa Police arrested Cochrane Thursday and he remained in the Tuscaloosa County Jail Friday afternoon with bond set at $36,000 — $30,000 for the burglary charge and $6,000 for the animal cruelty charge.