Authorities Seek Tips After Colorado Horses Shot With Pellet Gun Dozens Of Times Over 2 Nights

Authorities in Colorado are seeking the public’s help after a pair of horses were shot with a pellet gun over two nights, with one of them being struck 36 times.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said its Animal Protection officers are investigating a “disturbing case of animal cruelty” that took place over two nights on Aug. 10 and 11 on the 12000 block of Flagg Drive.

Both horses on the property — American Quarter horses named Chief and Mystic — were shot with a pellet gun. One horse was struck once, and the other was struck 36 times. Both injured horses are expected to recover…

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