A former deputy in Tennessee has been charged with multiple offenses related to the shooting deaths of seven dogs, authorities announced on Wednesday.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that on November 4, the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office was called to check on animal welfare at a residence in Betel Springs, approximately 97 miles from Memphis.

Upon arriving, Deputy Connor Brackin initially returned one dog to the person who made the complaint. However, for reasons currently being investigated, Brackin then discharged his service weapon, resulting in the death of seven dogs on the property, according to the TBI’s announcement.

The TBI’s investigation commenced on November 7 after a request from Mark Davidson, the District Attorney General for the 25th Judicial District.

Brackin has resigned from the sheriff’s department

Connor Brackin, 24, has been charged with eight counts of reckless endangerment and seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty. He surrendered to authorities after TBI obtained arrest warrants for him earlier this week and is currently held at the McNairy County Jail.

According to McNairy County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Zach Bay, Brackin has resigned from his position, having worked at the agency for less than a month.