Burglary suspect shot after trying to spray paint security K9, assault security officer at Fifth Ward junkyard

HOUSTON – Authorities said a burglary suspect was shot at a Fifth Ward junkyard after he spray painted a security K9 and tried to assault a security officer at the property.

According to the Houston Police Department, it happened in the 1200 block of Jensen Drive at around 6:50 p.m.

HPD said a security guard was doing his rounds at the scrap yard business when he saw a man inside the property who wasn’t supposed to be there.

The man reportedly grabbed a bottle of spray paint and sprayed the K9 dog with the security guard.

He then reportedly grabbed a pole and started walking towards the security guard. The guard then shot the man several times.

The suspect was transported to a hospital with gunshots to his upper torso. He is expected to survive.

The security guard remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Police said this case will most likely be handled through a jury.