Henderson County Sheriff's Office Seeks Suspect Information in Shooting of Horse.
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Henderson County, North Carolina - The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is appealing to the public for any information regarding an appalling incident that occurred on Saturday, April 16th, in the Hyder Allen Rd area of Henderson County.
The incident resulted in the death of an early 20's quarter horse, which suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The horse was last seen alive in the early afternoon hours of Friday, April 15th.
The Sheriff's Office is requesting the community's assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for this heinous act.
The investigation is being led by Animal Enforcement Cpl. Brad Reece, who is urging anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation. "We take incidents like this very seriously, and we are committed to finding the person responsible for this senseless act of violence against an innocent animal," said Cpl. Reece.
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to bringing the perpetrator of this crime to justice and ensuring the safety and protection of all animals within the county.
The Sheriff's Office assures the public that all tips received will be kept confidential. If you have any information about the incident, please contact Cpl. Brad Reece at 828.697.4596 x 4601 or use the "Submit A Tip" feature on the Sheriff's Office's mobile app.
