Cat shot with shotgun
Horicon, NY (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008
County: Warren

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Michael S. Monroe

A Warren County man will answer charges next week that he shot and killed a cat in his yard, Warren County sheriff's deputies said.

Michael S. Monroe, 38, of Shaw Road, told the police he shot the cat with a shotgun because it was repeatedly in his yard and caused damage to his property, deputies said. The cat belonged to his neighbor.

Monroe was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, a misdemeanor, deputies said.

Monroe released on an appearance ticket. He is due back in Horicon court Wednesday.

References

• Times-Union - Feb 21, 2008
• North Country Gazette - Feb 23, 2008

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