Harrowing pictures show the moment a loyal dog stands guard over its owner who was gunned down in the middle of the street.
The shooting too place on Monday morning in Guadalajara, western Mexico.
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 police 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 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.
