RAMSEUR, N.C. — Police in North Carolina say theyโre investigating after nearly a dozen goats were shot and killed.
A Raleigh-based news outlet reported Tuesday that the incident occurred in the Ramseur area in Randolph County.
The sheriffโs office said it had been called after a livestock owner reported finding several dead animals over the weekend. The department said that eleven goats were likely killed on Saturday afternoon. That number includes five baby goats that died.
The area where the goats were killed is roughly 60 miles (97 kilometers) west of Raleigh. Authorities are still seeking information about the deaths.
Deputies have asked anyone with information to call 911, Crime Stoppers at 336-672-7463 or the sheriffโs office at 336-318-6699.
