Man shoots neighbor who was burying pet in backyard with sibling, HPD says

Police said the victim and a younger sibling were burying a pet in their backyard when a neighbor walked out of his home and shot him once.

HOUSTON — A man is recovering after he was shot in his backyard by a neighbor early Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

This happened around 12:30 a.m. at a home on Belgard Street north of Bellfort Avenue.

Police said the victim and a younger sibling were burying a pet in their backyard when a neighbor walked out of his home and shot him once.

The Houston Fire Department took the victim to a hospital where he is expected to be OK.

HPD said they interviewed everyone in the neighbor’s home. It’s unclear whether any arrests were made.

If you have any information about what happened, you’re asked to contact Crime Stoppers or HPD.

Watch the update HPD gave at the scene:

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