Newington Animal Control Investigates Shot Opossum

NEWINGTON, CT — Animal Control is investigating after a opossum was found shot several times in the head with a BB gun, NBC CT reported. The animal was found Wednesday on Dix Avenue and is fighting through recovery.

"He was intentionally shot several times in the head with a pellet gun, and is suffering due to the injuries," Animal Control wrote on Facebook. "Most of the pellets have been removed, he has been cleaned up, and he is in good hands now."

Anyone with information on the incident should reach out to Animal control via phone, email, or Facebook message.

"We want to prevent this sort of incident from occurring in the future, and hope to educate any parties involved," Animal Control said.