Crime & Safety
Teen Arrested in Bird Shootings
At least two dozen geese and ducks shot to death in Concord parks.
Bay City News — Concord police have arrested a local teen suspected in the at Concord parks in the past few months.
Between Oct. 27 and Dec. 8 there were , with about 24 waterfowl, specifically geese and ducks, shot to death with pellets or small caliber bullets at and .
Investigators found a person of interest in the waterfowl deaths and on Friday arrested a 17-year-old Concord resident, police said.
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The teen is being held at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, police said.
Because of the suspect's age further details cannot be released, police said.
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Anyone with more information about the shootings can call Lt. Tim Runyon at (925) 603-5902 or an anonymous tip line at (925) 603-5836.
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