Crime & Safety

Dog Shot During Home Invasion On Chicago's West Side

Chicago police said the man showed his gun and then fired shots, hitting a dog inside the home. The suspect then ran from the house.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: June 4, 2025 / 7:57 AM CDT

A dog was shot during a home invasion in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Tuesday night.

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Police said around 11 p.m., an armed man forced entry into a home in the 1100 block of North Waller Avenue.

Chicago police said the man showed his gun and then fired shots, hitting a dog inside the home. The suspect then ran from the house.

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