The Brief
- Santos Guerrero, 43, was sentenced to 14 days in federal prison for shooting and killing a bald eagle.
- Authorities found the wounded bird hidden under a tarp in Guerrero’s garage before veterinarians ultimately euthanized it due to severe injuries.
- He was also ordered to pay $5,000 for the shooting.
HOUSTON – A 43-year-old Porter resident was sentenced to federal prison and issued a fine after shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard.
Santos Guerrero pleaded guilty to the shooting, and was ordered to serve 14 days in federal prison and pay a $5,000 fine.
Bald eagle shot and killed in Porter
The backstory:
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Guerrero shot the bald eagle while it was perched in a tree in his backyard on Oct. 11, 2024.…