A Northeast Portland homeowner awakened early Tuesday morning when his dog began barking grabbed a shotgun and fired one blast when he heard someone moving around downstairs, the Portland Police Bureau reported.



Police were called to the home in the 2100 block of Northeast 37th Avenue block just before 3:30 a.m.



The homeowner said he and his family were all asleep when the dog barked. He said he fired a single shot toward the downstairs hallway. He then heard someone running out of the house and heard a vehicle speed off.



Police said it appeared the intruder gained entry to the home through an open window on the main floor. Police said it did not appear anyone was hit by shotgun pellets.



--Tom Hallman Jr.







