WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Two dogs died after they were reportedly electrocuted while walking on a sidewalk in Northwest D.C. Monday. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), on Monday, Jan. 6, just after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a dead dog in the 1100 block of 19th St. At the scene, officers were told that the sidewalk may have shocked the dog. The police department notified the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) to further investigate the issue. ‘It’s like a ski village’: Some DC residents frustrated over snow removal in neighborhoods In addition, MPD said officers then learned that another dog died at the same location earlier in the day, shortly before 4 p.m., after they were also shocked; however, officers were not able to speak with the dog's owner since they were no longer at the scene. In response to the reported incidents, Exelon, the owner of Pepco, sent the following statement to DC News Now: We are aware of two incidents that occurred yesterday near 1140 19th St. NW involving two individuals and their pets. Our thoughts are with the individuals impacted by this event. The safety of our customers, communities and employees is always our top priority. We are working closely with local authorities and are continuing to investigate this matter. Exelon Corp The investigation is ongoing.