Richford dog fatally shot on Route 105

RICHFORD — Vermont State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a dog on Route 105 on Oct. 1.

Troopers from the St. Albans barracks responded to the area of Route 105 and Magoon Road at approximately 7:30 p.m. for a report of a dog that had been shot and killed.

The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m., according to police.

The dog’s owner, Nicholas Weatherby, 28, of Richford, told police his black German Shepherd was in a nearby field when he heard a single gunshot.

Shortly after hearing the gunshot, the dog ran back to Weatherby’s residence with a fatal gunshot wound to its snout.

Investigation and witness statements revealed that a male was seen walking from the area where the incident took place following the gunshot.

The male was observed getting into a white full-sized pickup truck and traveling toward Richford.

Police said it is unknown if this was an intentional or accidental act.

Vermont State Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.