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‘He should not be dead’: Family demands answers after beloved baby donkey shot, killed by police
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. : A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw.
From Cedartown, Ga.: A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw. The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. Israel did not hear the gunshots, but received a phone call from police at 12:45 a.m. on Sunday. Officers were searching for a missing child on the property when the incident occurred.
According to Israel, police shot HeeHaw after attempts to use a Taser failed. She noted that the donkey was running towards them and braying, which she considered normal behavior for a donkey.
Israel and her family are seeking answers regarding the incident. Further details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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