A dog was shot and killed while walking off-leash with its owner in the town forest in Winchester, Massachusetts, on Monday night. Winchester police said they received a call around 6:30 p.m. for a dog that had been shot and killed in the town forest off Sussex Road. When they arrived, officers spoke with the dog’s owner, who told police…
A dog was shot and killed while walking off-leash with its owner in the town forest in Winchester, Massachusetts, on Monday night.in the town forest off Sussex Road. When they arrived, officers spoke with the dog's owner, who told police he was walking his dog off-leash when he heard a gunshot and then found that his dog had been shot.
While speaking with a concerned neighbor, the dog's owner said they heard a second gunshot in the distance, about 15-20 minutes after the original shot. Police searched the area for over two hours, but did not say if they found any signs of the shooter. Massachusetts State Police were also called in to assist with a ballistics K9. Police continued to monitor the area overnight.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
Winchester police said they have been in contact with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals law enforcement division for assistance, and Winchester police detectives are still processing the scene. Police patrols and mountain bike units will continue to be in the area, and residents are being asked to avoid the town forest while they process the scene.This article tagged under:
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