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Released: December 31, 2009 - Thursday, 01:31 PM
Staff heard multiple gun shots from the nearby roadway at approximately 8:30 PM Wednesday night. While checking the pasture bordering Corbett Canyon Road shortly after 7:00 AM Thursday, staff discovered one severely wounded animal and a bullet wound in a second. The first animal was euthanized by a veterinarian called to the scene, the second is being treated at the facility and is listed in serious condition.
Sheriff's rural crime unit deputies processed the scene and are asking for the publics help in identifying anyone seen near the facility at the time of the shooting.
If you have any information you are asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 781-4550 or contact CrimeStoppers at 549-STOP or leave a tip on the CrimeStoppers website at slotips.org.
Press contact for Varian Arabians is Angela Alvarez, 481-9660.
Cruelty to Animals - Horse Shooting
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 12-30-09 8:30 PM discovered 12-31-09 7:00 AMPlace of Occurrence: Varian Arabians, 1275 Corbett Canyon, Arroyo GrandeVictim Information: 2 maresSuspect Information: UnknownSan Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Rural Crime Unit are investigating the shooting death of one horse and the wounding of another at the Varian Arabians horse complex in rural Arroyo Grande.Staff heard multiple gun shots from the nearby roadway at approximately 8:30 PM Wednesday night. While checking the pasture bordering Corbett Canyon Road shortly after 7:00 AM Thursday, staff discovered one severely wounded animal and a bullet wound in a second. The first animal was euthanized by a veterinarian called to the scene, the second is being treated at the facility and is listed in serious condition.
Sheriff's rural crime unit deputies processed the scene and are asking for the publics help in identifying anyone seen near the facility at the time of the shooting.
If you have any information you are asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 781-4550 or contact CrimeStoppers at 549-STOP or leave a tip on the CrimeStoppers website at slotips.org.
Press contact for Varian Arabians is Angela Alvarez, 481-9660.
