Bison found shot, beheaded in Cooke County; reward offered
Cooke County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot and beheaded a bison south of Lindsay last week.
Sometime between Sunday, Nov. 23 and Wednesday, Nov. 26, a bison was illegally killed on Shawn and Christy Neu's property near County Road 301 and FM 3108, the sheriff's office said.
"The individual or individuals responsible removed the animal's head and left the remaining carcass behind," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "The Cooke County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge related to this cruel and criminal act."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 940-665-3471. A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved.
Texas Game Wardens are assisting the Cooke County Sheriff's Office in their investigation.