RCMP investigating report of horse killed near Grande Prairie

By Kirby Bourne 630CHED

Posted March 14, 2018 6:27 pm EST

1 min read

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RCMP are looking for tips after a horse was found apparently shot in northern Alberta. File / Global News

RCMP in northern Alberta are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young horse near Grande Prairie. Police said it appears the animal was shot in the head.

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Grande Prairie Rural RCMP were called to a property in the Grovedale, Alta. area on Sunday where the horse was found dead. Police said no other animals were found to be harmed.

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Investigators are now turning to the public for information on this possible crime.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment at 780-830-5700. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.