The Washington Humane Society is looking for the person or people responsible for shooting a dog four times in Northeast D.C.

Buster, a white and brindle dog who appeared to be a pit bull, was found in an alley behind his home on the 300 block of 54 Street NE in late July shot four times in the face and chest. The WHS offers more information in a press release:

WHS Animal Care and Control Officers were first on the scene and immediately notified the WHS Humane Law Enforcement Department. Once on the scene, Humane Law Enforcement discovered several shell casings and contacted the Metropolitan Police Department.

Officers believe that Buster was shot the evening of Tuesday, July 23, leaving him injured and undiscovered for more than 15 hours. Due to the severity of the gunshot wounds and the significant loss of blood, Buster had to be humanely euthanized.

WHS is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people involved. Anyone with information is asked to email dderamo@washhumane.org or call (202) 723-5730.