Horse Escaped From Amish Farm Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police: Report

Two Pennsylvania state police troopers shot a horse dead along a highway, according to a report by LancasterOnline.

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04/19/2022 4:22 p.m.

The horse had escaped from an Amish farm along U.S. Route 1 and State Road 10 outside of downtown Oxford, an unnamed source told the outlet.

The troopers from Troop J had been trying to corral the animal around 11:50 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2021, before shooting it as it was a a safety hazard to motorists, Lancaster Online says.

The troopers were reportedly placed on “Restricted Duty Status,” as of Mar. 15, in the midst of an investigation into possible animal cruelty.

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