{"id":2185472,"date":"2025-02-09T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2185472"},"modified":"2025-02-08T14:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T13:39:05","slug":"henderson-authorities-on-the-hunt-for-suspect-in-red-tailed-hawk-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/henderson-authorities-on-the-hunt-for-suspect-in-red-tailed-hawk-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Henderson Authorities on the Hunt for Suspect in Red-tailed Hawk Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Henderson Animal Care and Control is actively seeking information after a Red-tailed Hawk was found critically injured from a pellet gun shot near Tiger Lily Way and Rochell Rd.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by FOX5 Vegas, the hawk sustained a severe wing fracture and had to be euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.<\/p>\n<p>This cruel act has repercussions beyond the individual bird, as Red-tailed Hawks are known for their lifelong mating bonds.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Henderson is emphasizing the serious legal implications of the incident, as these birds are federally protected.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Facebook post from the City of Henderson Animal Care and Control, &#8220;Shooting a raptor is illegal and carries serious consequences.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The person responsible for injuring the hawk could be facing felony charges, demonstrating the severity with which the city is treating the case.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHendersonNVAnimalShelter%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0r9LmqNRPUBLX7LQWzLxswhmsLCMJn64CHWLXi7FNPyr2eNDo5AC3YUDEK4S9NcR3l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"773\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Authorities are urging anyone with information about the hawk&#8217;s shooting to come forward.<\/p>\n<p>The community&#8217;s assistance is crucial in tracking down the suspect involved in this case.<\/p>\n<p>If you know anything about the incident, you are asked to make a difference by contacting City of Henderson Animal Care and Control at (702) 267-4980.<\/p>\n<p><i>This article by Anthony Jackson was first published by Hoodline on 30 January 2025. 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