The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reports an investigation into the death of multiple chickens.

August 5 at approximately 1:50 p.m. the Animal Control Division of the FCSO launched an investigation into the death of several chickens.

The incident occurred in the 400 block of Cattail Road in Frederick County.

Upon arrival it was evident to officers that the chickens had been shot and killed.

The killings took place sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on August 5.

Anyone with any information in the incident is asked to contact FCSO’s Animal Control  Deputy A.M. Morris at 540-662-6162.

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