PHOTO: According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum, a dog is recovering after being shot by a crossbow on Tuesday. Investigators are currently working to find who was responsible. (Fort Payne Police Department)

By Staff Reports 

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: It was reported to the Fort Payne Police Department on February 20th that an American bulldog had been shot by a bolt which had been fired by a crossbow. This animal was found in the 1900 block of Godfrey Ave NE.  The dog was taken by Animal Control to Dekalb County Animal Shelter.

The dog was then retrieved by a concerned citizen and taken to Dekalb Animal Hospital where it remains in improving condition. Our investigators are working to try to find the offender who shot this animal.

We are only working the animal that was found inside Fort Payne, not the one that occurred in Cherokee County.  If you have any information please call the police department at 256-845-1414.