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Police investigating sheep shooting incident

Investigators believe the weapon is a smaller calibre rifle
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF ERIN - On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at approximately 3 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a dangerous condition/mischief on Eighth Line between Sideroad 27 and the Erin-Garafraxa Town Line. Sometime between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. unknown person shot and killed a sheep at pasture. Investigators believe the weapon is a smaller calibre rifle.

Police continue to investigate and charges may be pending.

If you have any information that can help identify the suspect please contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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