A Yorktown man is facing charges after police say he shot and killed a dog during an altercation between two animals.

Police say officers responded Wednesday evening to Route 118 for a report of two dogs involved in a fight.

During the incident, authorities allege that one of the dogs' owners pulled out a handgun and shot the other dog.

The dog died from its injuries.

Police identified the suspect as 61-year-old James Malloy.

Malloy has been charged with cruelty to animals and reckless endangerment.

Additional details about the dogs involved and the circumstances leading up to the shooting were not immediately released.

The investigation remains ongoing.