Husband arrested after shooting, killing dog in southeast Houston

Houston police investigate after a man shot and killed a dog in southeast Houston on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Houston police investigate after a man shot and killed a dog in southeast Houston on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Husband arrested after shooting, killing dog in southeast Houston 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

A Houston man is behind bars Monday morning after shooting and killing one of his dogs in southeast Houston, police said.

The man, whose identity was not immediately released, was arguing with his wife at their home in the 5200 block of Myrtlewood Street around 2 a.m., according to Houston police. At some point during the argument, the man took one of the couple’s dogs to the backyard of the home and shot it, police said.

The dog was possibly sick. The husband was arrested on a weapons charge for possessing the gun while having a felony on his record, police said.

It is unclear if he will face any charges associated with the shooting.

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