Police investigate fatal shooting of horse near Salmon Arm, appeal for tips
Oct 22, 2021 | 11:27 AM
James Peters
SALMON ARM, B.C. — The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment in B.C.’s Southern Interior is reaching out to the public in the hopes of finding the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a horse.
On Oct. 9, Staff Sgt. Scott West said Mounties were called to a property in the 800 block of Grandview Bench Road regarding a report that a firearm had been used to kill the mammal.
“We are working closely with the BC SPCA in the investigation but need public assistance to help advance it,” West said in a statement issued on Oct. 21.
“If you were in the 800-block of Grandview Bench Road between 11 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 and/or have any information which may help with this investigation, we are asking you to call us.”
The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment can be reached at 250-832-6044.
The BC SPCA said its animal protection department is investigating the complaint, but it’s too early to issue a comment.
