Connecticut Environmental Police Seek Info In Shooting Death Of Bear

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A black bear found dead in Roxbury was shot and killed, and Connecticut environmental officers are asking for help in solving the crime.

A black bear found dead near Roxbury was shot and killed and state officials are asking for help in finding the person responsible for the bear's death.
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K Reakes

05/25/2016 9:00 a.m.

According to the state Environmental Conservation police, the shooting happened on or about Wednesday, May 18, when Roxbury Town Hall began receiving complaints of a dead black bear on Roxbury Land Trust property adjacent to Upper County Road.

Officers dispatched to the area to investigate found and seized the bear's carcass for further investigation.

On Thursday, May 19, a necropsy was performed. It was determined that the bear had been fatally shot and was most likely dumped at the Roxbury location.

The State Environmental Conservation Police are now requesting the public assistance to help identify the person responsible for the killing of the adult male black bear.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Environmental Conservation Police Emergency Dispatch Center at 860-424-3333 or toll free at 1-800-842-4357. All calls will be kept confidential.

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