Dog Dies in East Providence After Being Shot — Police Seeking Public’s Help
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The East Providence Police Department is seeking help from the public with any information about a suspicious death of a dog in the city.
EP Police said that on January 25, they began an investigation surrounding what they said were suspicious circumstances of a deceased canine.
A Lakeside Avenue resident told police his husky, Niko, had gotten loose on the morning of January 24.
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Based on the initial reports from the veterinarian, it was determined Niko had been shot with a pellet or a small caliber round, and succumbed to his injuries.
The case is currently under investigation, and police are asking anyone with surveillance footage in the area or any information about the suspected crime to contact police at 435-7600.
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