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EVERETT, Wash. - A man is facing animal cruelty charges after he shot and killed a dog in Everett on Thursday morning.
According to the Everett Police Department (EPD), on Feb. 27, at around 11:45 a.m., officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired near the corner of Grand Avenue and 37th Street in north Everett.
What they're saying:
One 911 caller told police they witnessed a man walking in the area with a firearm shortly after hearing gunshots and a dog whimper.
Upon arrival, officers found a shell casing and a dead dog and immediately began interviewing witnesses and gathering video evidence.
Shortly after, officers located the suspect and arrested him.
What's next:
The man, who is in his 40s, was booked into the Snohomish County Jail and faces charges of first-degree animal cruelty and aiming or discharging a firearm.
The Source: Information for this story came from a press release by the Everett Police Department.
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