Story By: Maja Mishevksa, Sub Editor: Marija Stojkoska, Agency: Newsflash

These images show a loyal pit bull standing guard over its owner’s dead body after he was gunned down in the middle of the street.

The shooting took place on the morning of 18th May in the colony of Americana in the city of Guadalajara in the western Mexican state of Jalisco.

According to local media, residents called the emergency services after hearing gunshots on the street and noticing a man lying on the ground in a pool of blood.

Reports said that cops found the victim’s body on the crossroads of Agustin Yanez Street and Union Avenue.

The 25-year-old victim reportedly suffered multiple bullet wounds, including one to the face.

Paramedics on the scene could only confirm the young man’s death.

Meanwhile, the victim’s pit bull dog was found sitting next to its owner’s dead body.

In the photos, the poor pooch is seen resting against the corpse as police officers carry out their investigation in the background.

It is unclear what happened to the pooch after being found in the street with its dead owner.

The police investigation is ongoing and it is still unknown why the 25-year-old man was shot in public.

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