Blackstone Cat Shot With Arrow: Police

BLACKSTONE, MA — A pet cat was euthanized Thursday night after police said it was shot with an arrow in Blackstone. Police said the arrow was short and possibly fired from a crossbow. An investigation was started to find the shooter.

A caller reported at 7 p.m. Thursday that someone's pet cat had been shot with an arrow on Old Mendon Street. The owners of the cat took it to an animal hospital and then it was taken to Tufts Animal Hospital in Grafton.

The cat's injuries were deemed too severe and it was euthanized.

Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area last night or has information about this incident is asked to call Blackstone police at 508-883-1212.