LAFAYETTE, Ga. — A search is underway for whoever is responsible for poisoning five dogs and shooting two of them in the face in north Georgia.
The Walker County Sheriff's Office said that the crimes were committed sometime between noon and 3 p.m. on Nov. 28. Two dogs ultimately died from the shameful act.
The sheriff's office said the incident occurred in the area of Griffin Road and Highway 337 in Lafayette. While the extent of the charges the suspect could face wasn't released, the sheriff's office did describe the incident as a case of cruelty to animals.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Walker County Sheriff's Office Detective Pepper Stanfield at 706-638-1909 Ext. 1238. Tipsters can also provide information anonymously on the Walker County Sheriff's Office website.
