The resident was also hit by the bullets.
Police said the resident told officers that a man came to the home and attempted to force their way through the front door.
When the man was not able to successfully enter, he fired several gunshots into the front of the home,According to police reports, the resident and their pet dog were both hit by gunshots during the shooting. The resident was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the dog did not survive.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 804-748-3660.
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