2 Horses Killed, $2K Reward Offered: Harford Sheriff

MONKTON, MD — Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information about the death of two horses recently in Monkton. One was a retired racehorse and the other was a show pony.

Investigators said the two horses were shot on a farm in the 4100 block of Old York Road between 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, and midnight Friday, Sept. 25.

Their owner, a woman who was keeping them in her boyfriend's pasture while hers was undergoing maintenance, went to feed them at the farm that morning and found one dead and another who died trying to get up when he saw her, according to The Aegis.

Chantilly "Tilly" Lace and Hey Kid were both dead by the time deputies arrived, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the 4100 block of Old York Road at 6:03 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.

Tenants on the property reported hearing gunshots between 11 p.m. and midnight, The Aegis reported, but they thought the noise came from hunters.

Investigators think "someone close to the farm" was responsible for killing the horses, Major John "Jack" Simpson of the Harford County Sheriff's Office told WBAL. "It's not random."

Anyone with information about the horse shootings is asked to call Detective Hall of the Harford County Sheriff's Office at 410-836-5433.

To remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000, submit tips using one of the following methods:

• Send a tip online through Metro Crime Stoppers.
• Text the tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 274637 with "MCS" plus the message.
• Call Harford Crime Solvers at 1-888-540-8477.

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