5 Canada geese shot, killed at Indy animal rehab center

INDIANAPOLIS — Several birds were reportedly shot and killed last week at an Indianapolis wildlife rehabilitation center after being let out of their cage by an unknown suspect.

Officials with Providence Wildlife Rehabilitation on Indy’s northwest side confirmed details about the incident to FOX59/CBS4.

In their statement, officials said a suspect drove a truck past the rescue center late last Wednesday and found an outdoor pen with five Canada geese inside. Into the early hours of Thursday morning, the suspect reportedly released the geese into the open.

The suspect then allegedly “opened fire” on the birds, killing all of them.

Canada geese are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and cannot be killed or harmed. If you have any information regarding attacks on migratory birds, contact Indiana DNR.

No other information was immediately provided by the Providence Wildlife Rehabilitation staff. This article will be updated with more information once it is released.