AUBURN (WGME) — Auburn police are investigating a dog attack early Monday morning that killed another dog.

According to police, it happened in the 200 block of Main Street.

Police said a German Shepherd mix got loose and attacked and killed a smaller dog.

The miniature Schnauzer ended up dying from its wounds.

The Shepherd is in quarantine and is being tested for rabies, police said.

Police said it will remain locked up until a judge decides what to do with the dog.