Nova Scotia RCMP investigating dog shooting

Guysborough Co. RCMP say a dog was shot in Marie Joseph.

On January 8th police received the call.

Police learned the dog was outside January 7th.

The owner of the dog, who was not home at the time, received a call from a neighbour advising that the dog had been shot and died because of his injuries.

The following day, the matter was reported to police.

Guysborough Co. RCMP have been investigating the incident and continue to gather information and evidence.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.