Mankato, Minnesota – On March 30, a family’s beloved dog was fatally shot while sunbathing on the second story deck of their home. According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor that had been outside when the dog was killed reported hearing two gunshots.
According to the authorities, the family had received a threatening note prior to the shooting:
Investigation determined that the owners of the dog that was killed and another dog owner in the area found threatening notes on their property about two weeks prior to the shooting warning them to keep their dogs from barking.
The dog who was killed was described by her family as “the best dog in the world.” Her grieving family issued a social media post about their tremendous loss.
Information needed
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office at (507) 304-4863 or report anonymously through Crimestoppersmn.org.
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