PSNI investigating after missing dog found dead with gunshot wound

The black Labrador went missing in County Down

PSNI
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 14th Feb 2024

Police are investigating after a dog that went missing in County Down was found dead with a gunshot wound.

The black Labrador was discovered in the Ballydonnell Road area of Downpatrick two days ago (Mon).

A PSNI statement said, “Police in Downpatrick are appealing information pertaining to a black Labrador reported missing from the Commons Road area of Ballykinler on the 7th of February.”

“Regrettably, the Labrador was later discovered deceased, having sustained a gunshot wound, in the vicinity of Ballydonnell Road on the 12th of February.”

“If you have any knowledge of the Labrador's whereabouts during the aforementioned dates, or have any information regarding the circumstances leading to its death, we urge you to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1063 of the 12th of February, 2024”

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