On Monday, the zoo officials reported the incident to a police station. According to orf.at, it concerns the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna-Hietzing. A zookeeper discovered the killed blackbuck, after which a zoo veterinarian conducted an autopsy, identifying a suspected gunshot wound.
Blackbuck Antelope Shot in Vienna Zoo
Heute, 14:58
A fawn of a blackbuck was shot by unknown individuals in a Vienna zoo on the night of Sunday.
Young Blackbuck Shot in Vienna Zoo: Investigations for Animal Cruelty
Vienna. Due to the suspicion of animal cruelty (§ 222 StGB), extensive investigations have been initiated. Initial results suggest that a shot was indeed fired from outside the enclosure around 3:00 AM. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Environmental Crime Investigation Unit, has taken over the proceedings.
(APA/Red)
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