HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man was beaten and shot after a group of men broke into a home overnight in northwest Harris County, deputy constables say.
Investigators with Harris County Pct. 1 say the men broke into a home on Enchanted Forest early Tuesday morning. Three people, including the man, a woman and young boy, were inside.
The suspects allegedly demanded money and drugs before beating the homeowner and shooting him.
The suspects fled the scene. There were no other injuries reported.
The homeowner was taken to the hospital by ambulance and is expected to survive. Officials believe the people living there may have been targeted, but no further info has been released.
A description of the suspects has not been provided, but police believe there were four to six of them.
Anyone with information is asked to call Harris Co. Pct 1 at 713-755-5200 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.