HPD: Man attacked by 4 men with masks, gun in SW Houston

HOUSTON – A man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg after he was attacked at his southwest Houston home late Saturday night. 

The incident happened at a home on Gallery Court at Santa Christi around 11:30 p.m. According to Houston police, the man walked out of his garage to get in his car and was attacked by four men with masks and guns. Police said they forced him back into his home through the attached garage and demanded cash and valuables. 

The man only had $40 with him. Authorities said the robbers beat the man and then shot him in the leg before they fled the scene. 

The victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in stable condition.