Man arrested after killing swan near Lake Eola, police say

The Brief

  • Orlando police arrested a man on Friday after he admitted to killing a swan near Lake Eola.
  • Officers found 33-year-old Adonis Leyva carrying the dead bird around noon.
  • Leyva is charged with grand theft and aggravated animal cruelty.

ORLANDO, Fla. A man was arrested on Friday after police say he killed a swan near Lake Eola, where the birds are considered a downtown Orlando landmark.

What Happened?:

Officers responded around 12:12 p.m. to North Summerlin Avenue and Robinson Street after receiving reports of a man carrying a dead swan, the Orlando Police Department said.

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