Goose shot Farmington Hills, MI (US) Incident Date: Saturday, Apr 9, 2005 County: Oakland Local Map: available Disposition: Not Charged Abuser names unreleased

Case ID: 4345 Classification: Shooting Animal: bird (wildlife) View more cases in MI (US) Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior Login to Watch this Case

A municipal parks and recreation employee has been suspended with pay on suspicion of shooting a Canada goose after the aggressive bird harassed him.

The unidentified worker used a .32 caliber handgun to shoot the goose on April 9 at Farmington Hills Golf Club and Driving Range, said City Manager Steve Brock.

Golfers notified authorities after hearing gunshots off the third hole. The worker, who has not been charged, has been interviewed by his supervisors and police, Brock told The Detroit News.

Criminal charges could range from reckless use of a firearm to cruelty to an animal. Police Chief William Dwyer said other city workers have reported being attacked by the goose that was shot.

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Detroit Free Press - April 12, 2005

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