Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome said that command staff launched an investigation into the shooting . A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was shot and killed in Polk County on Sunday, August 30. An unidentified officer was placed on administrative leave .
He was a loved member of our family and did many petting zoos and made many people smile. We are raising money to lawyer fees. Anything not used for lawyer will go directly back to the animals care and feed. “We extend our sincere condolences to the family and everyone affected by this unfortunate incident. Officials have not detailed why the donkey was perceived as a threat. An active investigation is underway.
It confirmed that the incident involved officers from the Polk County Police Department and the Cedartown Police Department, per Fox 5 Atlanta.
HeeHaw’s owner wrote about his death on the GoFundMe too, saying, “My bottle baby donkey “HeeHaw” was killed in his own pasture on Saturday night by trespassing cops. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said that its agency was not involved in the shooting. We understand the concern and sadness surrounding what occurred,” the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. The City of Cedartown said it is aware of the incident.
