Gunman Flees After Dog Shot In Residential LA Neighborhood

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Police are looking for a suspect who they say shot a dog in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles.

The shooting was reported just before 8:30 p.m. Monday night near Highland Avenue and Mascot Street, according to an LAPD spokesperson.

Police say the suspect - who was last seen heading westbound on Mascot - may have used to a semi-automatic handgun.

The dog's condition wasn't immediately known.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD.