Police fatally shoot dog during missing persons investigation

A dog was shot and killed by police in southwest Houston on Saturday during the investigation of a missing persons case, according to local television reports.

The shooting occurred in the 9800 block of Club Creek Drive after police knocked on the door and a man released the dog on the officers, according to KPRC.

Police were at the home to investigate the missing persons case of Carlos Rios. The 24-year-old was last seen on Wednesday at the residence and his car was also found there.

The man who released the dog on police has been taken into custody.