Winnipeg man charged after cat is injured by pellet gun
Police say a cat injured on Ottawa Avenue received medical care and a 48-year-old man faces four charges.
Event / data period: 2026-10-15
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Winnipeg Police said officers responded to a weapons call in the 400 block of Ottawa Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. on October 15. Investigators determined that a cat had been shot with a pellet gun, injuring its back; the animal received medical attention.
A 48-year-old man faces charges of killing or injuring an animal, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, discharging a firearm with intent and possession of a weapon, police said. He was released on an undertaking. The charges have not been adjudicated.
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| 2026-10-15 | 1 | 4 | The cat had a back injury and received medical care; the 48-year-old man was released on an undertaking. |
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