Dog shot with pellet gun
Bartlett, TN (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Mar 27, 2006
County: Shelby

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

On a walk in Bartlett's Stoneridge Park, John Foster's Sheltie, Murphy, was shot by an air rifle gun. Bartlett Police confirm this isn't the only case involving a pellet gun and a pet. Another recent incident was when a cat was shot in its back yard.

An X-Ray shows that the pellet lodged inside Murphy's lung. Murphy is on the road to recovery, but the pellet remains buried in his body.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Bartlett Crime Stoppers
901-385-5561

References

• WMCTV  April 27, 2006

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