‘Relentless pursuit’: Kansas sheriff offers reward after 2 horses fatally shot
By KAKE Staff
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ESKRIDGE, Kan. (KAKE) — An eastern Kansas sheriff is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of the person or people who fatally shot two therapy horses last week.
Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch said the horses were killed in the overnight hours of Friday, January 30, to Saturday, January 31. He said the horses were shot from the road near Bradford and Mission Valley roads, northeast of Eskridge.
The horses were used for therapy for veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the sheriff said.
“We are devoting the full might of our investigative resources towards the relentless pursuit & capture of the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible for this reprehensible atrocity against these beautiful, innocent & defenseless animals.”
The animals were taken to Kansas State for forensic examination. Sheriff Kirsch said his department is treating the incident like a homicide.
“To the COWARD/s responsible, you WILL be hunted, captured & then brought before the righteous light of justice. There is iron in my words for all to see & may God help you, we are coming.”
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