Dog shot in the face in drive-by shooting
Palm Bay, FL (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 27, 2008
County: Brevard

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Police in Palm Bay are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting in which a dog was shot in the face. The overnight shooting happened along the 800 block of Pyracantha Street in the northwest section of Palm Bay.

"We have no idea who did the shooting," Palm Bay police Sgt. Jim Richmond told Local 6 News partner Florida Today.

Palm Bay patrol officers responded to a call in reference to gunshots being fired and spotted a man hovering near a dog, reports show.

"They saw a guy with his dog and noticed that the dog had been shot in the face just under the eye," Richmond said.

Richmond had no other information on the dog's condition.

A neighbor reported that another gunshot had been fired into his garage, reports show.

An investigation is ongoing.

References

• Local 6 News - July 28, 2008

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