BCSPCA officers have recognized Shawaun Lakins of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, because the suspected shooter after receiving a tip in response to a reward provide.
The BCSPCA says its investigators acquired video footage depicting a person in a trench coat, who gave the impression to be concealing one thing.
In the video, officers say you’ll be able to hear the sound of attainable gunshots earlier than seeing a black and a white cat run away from the scene.
A white cat named Tootsie was shot and killed throughout this incident.
“She was laying in opposition to the curb, wrapped across the tire of a automotive in entrance of me,” stated Tootsie’s proprietor, Kathy Kehoe. “She was nonetheless heat, and I noticed a gap in her facet. She was lifeless.”
A black cat named Jackie was additionally shot and required surgical procedure to take away a badly broken eye.
“Thanks to the actions of involved residents, somebody with credible data heard the story and contacted our Humane Law Enforcement workforce. We additionally respect the cooperation of Falls Township police on this investigation. This case ought to ship a message to anybody who considers capturing or in any other case harming animals in Bucks County,” stated Linda Reider, the BCSPCA govt director in a press release.
Anyone who suspects an animal in Bucks County is being uncared for or abused ought to contact BCSPCA’s report cruelty tip line at 844-SPCA-Tip, or 844-772-2847.