A Bullmastiff mix named Legend lived up to his name after he saved his family from five armed men, who broke into their home and attacked them.
Legend was protecting Damien Strickland, 25, and Mersadie Wells-Shahan, 19, when the men forced their way into their Tampa, Florida home on Tuesday February 17, 2015.
One bullet went into the side of Legendβs head, but luckily police arrived in time and Legend was rushed to emergency.
Sheriffβs office spokeswoman Melissa Kincheloe later visited Legend at the vets and told the Patch heβs expected to recover. He went home later that day to rest and recuperate.
Not only did Legend keep his family safe, thanks to his brave actions, police located and arrested one man a short time later. They were able to identify the suspect after seeing he was trying to conceal a dog bite!
The man is being charged with attempted robbery, aggravated cruelty to animals (for hurting Legend) and aggravated assault on Damien Strickland.
The four other men are still on the loose, but police said they expect to make other arrests soon.
As for Legend, heβs a true hero in his ownerβs eyes. Mersadie told Bay News 9, βThat dog saved my life.β
