Georgia Police Officer Placed on Leave After Shooting ‘HeeHaw’ the Donkey
Summary
A police officer in Polk County, Georgia, was placed on administrative leave after shooting and killing a baby donkey named HeeHaw during a late-night search for a missing person. The incident is under investigation by the Cedartown Police Department, and the donkey's owner has started a fundraiser to cover legal fees and animal care.Key Facts
- The shooting happened on August 30 in Polk County, Georgia, during a search for a missing person.
- Officers entered a farm pasture around 12:45 a.m. when the baby donkey approached and brayed.
- The farm reported officers tried to use a Taser on HeeHaw before the donkey was shot, but police have not confirmed this.
- HeeHaw was a bottle-raised pet and often appeared in petting zoos and social media posts.
- The officer who fired the shot has not been named and is on administrative leave during the investigation.
- The Cedartown Police Department has opened an investigation into the shooting.
- The Polk County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences but gave limited details.
- The donkey’s owner created a GoFundMe raising over $42,000 to cover lawyer fees and animal care.
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