WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Mail delivery in a Wichita neighborhood has been suspended after two people attacked a postal carrier who used pepper spray to stop a pair of aggressive dogs that were chasing him.

The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 in the 800 block of South Millwood, which is just south of Kellogg west of Seneca. Postal Inspector Paul Shade said the carrier was being chased by two large dogs and used pepper spray to defend himself. He then ran back to his vehicle.

"He was then pursued multiple blocks away by the residents of the home, who physically assaulted him, causing significant injuries to his face," Shade said in a release.

The 48-year-old victim told police he was assaulted by two unknown male suspects.

In response, the Postal Service has temporarily suspended delivery to the area until it it determined the area is safe to deliver. The suspension impacts 41 addresses. Their mail will be available for pickup at the local post office.

"One of the primary missions of the Postal Inspection Service is the protection and security of the postal employees, and we take very seriously these incidents where our carriers are assaulted by members of the public," Shade said. "Thankfully, our carrier is going to be OK, but the incident involved two dogs that were aggressively coming toward our carrier leaving no option, but to deploy the pepper spray in order to protect himself. The actions of the residents in response to this is unacceptable and will be followed up on by local law-enforcement and federal authorities."

No arrests have been announced. Wichita police said this is still an active investigation ask that anyone with information call investigators at 316-268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

USPS asks that all customers keep their dogs within controlled spaces or on leashes.

On 9/21/24 at 2:50 pm, Officers responded to a simple battery call at the 800 block of S. Millwood Street. Officers contacted the victim, a 48-year-old male from Wichita. The victim reported being physically assaulted by two unknown males after he in self-defense, pulled his pepper spray and sprayed two dogs that were aggressively approaching him to get them away from him. The victim suffered minor injuries to his face and refused EMS.

This is still an active investigation, and the Wichita Police Department urges anyone with information in this case, to please call the WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.