Police investigate fatal shooting of horse in B.C. Interior, appeal for tips

The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment in B.C.’s Southern Interior is reaching out to the general public within the hopes of discovering the individual(s) accountable for capturing and killing a horse.

On Oct. 9, Employees Sgt. Scott West mentioned Mounties have been referred to as to a property within the 800 block of Grandview Bench Highway concerning a report {that a} firearm had been used to kill the mammal.

The capturing was reported by the horse’s proprietor, police mentioned.

We’re working carefully with the BC SPCA within the investigation however want public help to assist advance it, West mentioned in an announcement issued on Oct. 21.

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Should you have been within the 800-block of Grandview Bench Highway between 11 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 and/or have any data which can assist with this investigation, we’re asking you to name us.

The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment could be reached at 250-832-6044.

The BC SPCA mentioned its animal safety division is investigating the criticism, but it surely’s too early to challenge a remark.

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