Just days after coyotes attacked two girls over the span of a week in the city of Rye, comes word that a coyote has been spotted, and possibly wounded in Yonkers.

Yonkers Police say they received a call around 1:30 this morning from a resident reporting a coyote near his residence.

Officers responded and found the coyote at the corner of Chase and Park Street. Sgt Bryant Pappas fired a shot at the coyote, which reportedly caused it to change direction and run toward him. The Sgt fired a second shot, which appeared to strike the coyote causing it to yelp and change direction again. The coyote then ran up Roberts Avenue and the officer decided against firing another shot due to the proximity of local residences in the area, and for fear it would injure people inside.

Police have since been unable to locate the coyote, but wanted to warn the public that a possibly injured coyote might be on the loose.

Westchester County Health officials this week issued a statement reminding residents to take certain steps to avoid a close encounter with a coyote. They include, securing all garbage, removing pet food from outdoor areas and to keep a close watch on their pets, particularly small dogs, who might be considered prey for coyotes.