Crime & Safety

Norwich Man Repeatedly Shoots Neighbor's Cat with BB Gun: Report

The local man did not want the cat in his yard anymore, according to the report.

NORWICH, CT - Paul R. Anderson, 42, of Holly Bush Lane is accused of shooting his neighbor's cat with a BB gun repeatedly because he didn't want the cat in his yard, the Day reports.

The incident occurred on Dec. 4, 2015 and he is charged with one count of cruelty to animals.

Anderson's pet boxer-mix dog and the cat that was shot had fought previously in Anderson's yard, according to the report.

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