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Bottineau Today
By the People, for the People
Horse Shooting Reported in Bottineau County
Authorities search for suspect in fatal incident
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Investigators in Bottineau County, North Dakota are searching for the person responsible for the suspicious shooting death of a horse reported on Sunday in a rural area near 12th Avenue and 104th Street. The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Why it matters
Animal cruelty cases like this are concerning for the local community and can be difficult for law enforcement to solve without public assistance. Bottineau County has a strong agricultural heritage, and incidents involving harm to livestock are taken seriously.
The details
According to authorities, the suspicious death of a horse was reported on Sunday in a rural part of Bottineau County. The incident occurred in the area of 12th Avenue and 104th Street. Investigators are now searching for the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting.
- The horse shooting was reported on Sunday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Bottineau County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency investigating the horse shooting incident.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving crimes involving livestock. The sheriff's office is urging anyone with information about the horse shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
