Family dog OK after coming to rescue of homeowner during home invasion

Houston police investigate the scene of a reported home invasion early Friday, May 24, in the 10100 block of Sagewick. A dog was shot during the incident. Houston police investigate the scene of a reported home invasion early Friday, May 24, in the 10100 block of Sagewick. A dog was shot during the incident. Photo: Metro Video Photo: Metro Video Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Family dog OK after coming to rescue of homeowner during home invasion 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

A family dog that came to the aid of a homeowner being held at gunpoint by masked intruders was shot twice but survived, according to news reports.

Houston police first responded to a home around 1 a.m in the 10100 block of Sagewick Drive, according to Metro Video.

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KPRC-TV reported that four masked men broke in through the back door and held the owner at gunpoint. The family dog ran to assist the father and was shot twice by one of the gunmen. As the homeowner's wife and daughter were told to stay away, one of the homeowner's sons escaped through a window and went to a neighbor's house to call for help, the news station reported.

The suspects fled on foot shortly after firing the weapon and before police arrived, Metro Video reported. The dog was treated by a local vet and is home recovering from injuries, according to news reports.

The investigation is ongoing.

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