Wilkin County Sheriff investigating shooting death of horse

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) – The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a horse in the Barnesville area.

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the shooting occurred Sunday evening south of Barnesville, just over the Clay/Wilkin County line.

The horse was shot with a high-powered rifle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wilkin County Sheriff  at 218-643-8544.