Neighbor shoots, kills dog attacking boy in northwest Houston

The 7300 block of Alabonson is seen on Google Maps Street View in November 2018. The 7300 block of Alabonson is seen on Google Maps Street View in November 2018. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Neighbor shoots, kills dog attacking boy in northwest Houston 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A 5-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being attacked by a dog in north Houston early Friday.

The boy was in the 7300 block of Alabonson shortly before 7:30 a.m. when the dog attacked him, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office. A neighbor who spotted the attack pulled a gun and shot the dog, which died.

The boy suffered a non-life-threatening leg injury and was rushed to a nearby hospital for evaluation, according to the constable's office.

Deputies are working to identify the shooter. It is not clear if they will face any charges.

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