5 horses fatally shot, 3 others wounded in Virginia; juvenile facing animal cruelty charges

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
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A juvenile in central Virginia is facing felony charges after authorities say five horses were shot and killed.

The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office said it was notified by animal control officials Tuesday of multiple horses that were shot in the town of Spout Spring, about 50 miles south of Charlottesville.

Responding authorities said five of the horses were found fatally shot and another three horses were wounded. Veterinary care was summoned to treat the wounded horses, as investigators worked to determine who was behind the shooting.

On Wednesday, Appomattox County sheriffs "were able to develop information" that led to a juvenile being charged for the offense of the wounded horses.

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Juvenile charged with felony

Appomattox County Sheriff Donald Simpson told USA TODAY the juvenile, who was not named, is facing "multiple counts" of animal cruelty, which is a felony. He added the juvenile will have a court appearance soon.

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