Man killed by pit bulls, who block paramedics from victim, authorities say

"A man was killed by a pair of pit bulls in a backyard attack in Lancaster on Saturday night, authorities said."

"Deputies found a man lying bloodied behind the home, with the dogs blocking the entrance to the yard."

"A deputy shot and killed one of the pit bulls, allowing paramedics to assist the man."

"L.A. County Animal Control took four other dogs from the property; it was unclear what would happen to them."

A man was killed in a backyard pit bull attack in Lancaster late Saturday night. Authorities received a call about an animal attack and found the victim bloodied behind a home. The attacking dogs blocked access, leading to a deputy shooting one to allow paramedics in. The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died. His identity remains unknown, and it is unclear if he was a resident or a visitor. L.A. County Animal Control took four additional dogs from the property without a clear decision regarding their fate.

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