A man who was working inside a home was mauled to death by the owner's four dogs early Tuesday morning in Southern California.
The incident happened in the 10700 block of Belgrave Avenue in Jurupa Valley, officials with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services said.
Police responded to reports of someone screaming in the area and discovered the man upon arrival, attacked by three Belgian malinois and a cane corso.
The victim in this attack has not been identified at this time.
The homeowner turned over his dogs to Animal Services for euthanasia.
This is the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, the investigating agency
This is a photo of a Belgian malinois, the kind of dog that attacked the man in Jurupa Valley
The cane corso is the other type of dog that was present in the home and attacked the man
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Deputies first responded to a home near the corner of Belgrave Avenue and Martin Street around 7.30am, county officials said.
Several calls had been made by residents reporting loud screams in the area.
According to officials, the man had been inside the home - which was operating as a place of business - to do some work for the owner.
The unidentified victim had been inside the home previously with no issues.
While inside, the owner's four dogs attacked and mauled the man to death.
Investigators told local media the owner of the property was not home at the time.
Upon being informed of the incident, the owner rushed back to the scene.
There, he surrendered his four dogs to Animal Services for 'humane euthanasia.'
While the exact address of the home has not been confirmed yet, the block where the incident happened does have a home with a large gate and several 'beware of dog' signs.
According to animal publications, both dog breeds involved in the attack can be dangerous and should be given special obedience training.
The dogs can be aggressive and lethal if not properly socialized and treated in their adolescence.
A statement from the Riverside County Department of Animal Services
According to officials, the man had been inside the home previously with no issues
All four dogs have been handed over to Animal Services for 'humane euthanasia'
In a statement, one local official described the situation as a 'tragedy.'
'This is a tragedy and our thoughts go out to this gentleman's family and loved ones,' said Riverside County Animal Services Director Erin Gettis.
Gettis also called upon those with animals to be cognizant of what their pets are capable of.
She said this is 'a horrific reminder for dog owners to be vigilant in keeping communities, dogs and people safe.'
DailyMail.com reached out to both the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services for comment but did not hear back by time of publication.
The matter remains under investigation.