Man Shoots Stray Dogs with Crossbow, Causing 1 Death and 1 Injury, Claims He Aimed to Deter and Drive Away
In Miaoli County, a man shot two stray dogs with a crossbow, killing one and injuring another, after claiming he was trying to deter them from barking at night. Police arrested the man, identified as Huang, and charged him with violating the Firearms and Bladed Weapons Control Act, the Animal Protection Act, and property damage.
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Ruei-ping Miaoli County 8th) In San-yi Township, Miaoli County, two stray dogs in Liyutan Village were shot with arrows, resulting in one death and one injury. Police expanded surveillance footage and apprehended a man surnamed Huang involved in the case. Huang claimed he could no longer bear the stray dogs barking late at night and originally intended to deter and drive them away, not realizing it would be so serious.
On the morning of the 7th, residents discovered a stray dog they usually cared for and were close to, lying on the ground with an arrow shot through its chest, barely alive. Besides family members assisting in sending the dog to an animal hospital in Fengyuan District, Taichung City for treatment and reporting to the police, the incident also drew attention on social media.
Miaoli County Police Bureau's Miaoli Precinct accepted the report. Due to the serious nature of the case involving an attack on animals with a weapon, they not only notified the Miaoli County Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office for assistance but also immediately formed a special task force to investigate.
Police stated today that after expanding the review of surveillance footage and actively conducting interviews, they discovered two dogs were victims, one of whom died from severe injuries. On the afternoon of the 7th, they identified a man surnamed Huang, who usually works as a laborer, as a major suspect and apprehended him.
At Huang's residence, police seized the crossbow and arrows used in the crime, along with other evidence. During the arrest, it was also found that Huang had made targets from white cloth for shooting practice.
Huang confessed to the police that these dogs often urinated and defecated in front of his house. He had repeatedly reported this to the caregivers but to no avail, and despite his repeated attempts to drive them away, it was useless. He couldn't sleep because of the two dogs, so he used a crossbow to shoot from the second floor, originally just wanting to scare the dogs away, not expecting it to be so serious.
Police tested the crossbow, which is classified as a controlled bladed weapon under the Firearms, Ammunition, and Controlled Knives Act. After questioning, Huang was transferred to the Taiwan Miaoli District Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of violating the Firearms, Ammunition, and Controlled Knives Act, the Animal Protection Act, and charges of property damage. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Ruei-ping Miaoli County 8th) In San-yi Township, Miaoli County, two stray dogs in Liyutan Village were shot with arrows, resulting in one death and one injury. Police expanded surveillance footage and apprehended a man surnamed Huang involved in the case. Huang claimed he could no longer bear the stray dogs barking late at night and originally intended to deter and drive them away, not realizing it would be so serious.
On the morning of the 7th, residents discovered a stray dog they usually cared for and were close to, lying on the ground with an arrow shot through its chest, barely alive. Besides family members assisting in sending the dog to an animal hospital in Fengyuan District, Taichung City for treatment and reporting to the police, the incident also drew attention on social media.
Miaoli County Police Bureau's Miaoli Precinct accepted the report. Due to the serious nature of the case involving an attack on animals with a weapon, they not only notified the Miaoli County Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office for assistance but also immediately formed a special task force to investigate.
Police stated today that after expanding the review of surveillance footage and actively conducting interviews, they discovered two dogs were victims, one of whom died from severe injuries. On the afternoon of the 7th, they identified a man surnamed Huang, who usually works as a laborer, as a major suspect and apprehended him.
At Huang's residence, police seized the crossbow and arrows used in the crime, along with other evidence. During the arrest, it was also found that Huang had made targets from white cloth for shooting practice.
Huang confessed to the police that these dogs often urinated and defecated in front of his house. He had repeatedly reported this to the caregivers but to no avail, and despite his repeated attempts to drive them away, it was useless. He couldn't sleep because of the two dogs, so he used a crossbow to shoot from the second floor, originally just wanting to scare the dogs away, not expecting it to be so serious.
Police tested the crossbow, which is classified as a controlled bladed weapon under the Firearms, Ammunition, and Controlled Knives Act. After questioning, Huang was transferred to the Taiwan Miaoli District Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of violating the Firearms, Ammunition, and Controlled Knives Act, the Animal Protection Act, and charges of property damage. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150508
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