Crime & Safety
Who Would Shoot A Puppy? Plant City Police Want To Know
Plant City Police are investigating the shooting of a 10- to 12-week-old mixed pit bull puppy on Sunday morning, March 25.
PLANT CITY, FL -- Plant City Police want to know who shot a puppy and why anyone would do such a cruel thing.
Police, working with the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, are investigating the shooting of a 10- to 12-week-old mixed pit bull puppy on Sunday morning, March 25.
According to police, a resident living near East Cherry Street and North Johnson Street in Plant City said she heard a gunshot shortly after 6 a.m. and discovered the black and white puppy shot in the intersection.
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The puppy was rushed to Walden Lake Animal Clinic where it died.
Witnesses said they saw a white sedan speeding away from the area after the gunshot.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tiffany Lindsey at (813) 707-2269 or at email address
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