A man who exposed himself to employees at a Houston dental office was shot by a dentist Tuesday afternoon.

The Houston Chronicle reported that the man entered the southeast Houston clinic about 1 p.m. and flashed employees. Witnesses said he seemed to be under the influence of narcotics or some sort of substance.

The dentist chased the man to the parking lot and then shot him when the man charged at him.

The man has been hospitalized. His status was not available.

A Houston Police spokesman told the newspaper that it's not yet known whether the dentist will be charged with any crime.