Cat with a projectile in the back: unknown people shoot at the animal


  1. Fulda newspaper
  2. Hünfelder Land

Follow us on Google

A passer-by discovers a destroyed ice cream machine in Freigericht-Somborn in the Main-Kinzig district of Hesse. The police are investigating (symbolic photo).
According to the police, unknown people shot a cat. Now the officers are looking for witnesses. (Symbolic photo) © Bodo Schackow/dpa

In Heimboldshausen, unknown people shot a cat – probably with an air rifle or an air pistol. The police are now looking for witnesses.

Philippsthal – In Heimboldshausen, a district of Philippsthal, a cat was injured by a gunshot on Sunday morning (March 29th). According to the police's initial findings, unknown perpetrators probably shot the animal with an air rifle or an air pistol.

Cat with a projectile in the back: unknown people shoot at the animal

The incident occurred between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. During the subsequent examination at a veterinary clinic, a projectile was discovered in the cat's back area.

The Bad Hersfeld police station has started an investigation, among other things on suspicion of a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. The officials are now asking possible witnesses who can provide information about the incident to call (06623) 9370. Any other police station will also accept tips.

Meanwhile, the police in Hanau are dealing with another case: A lifeless person was discovered on company premises. The identity of the dead man is still unclear. Witnesses are asked to contact the police.

Website |  + posts
  • Related Posts

    Post issues special stamps for Hesse Day in Fulda

    Fulda newspaper Fulda Status: June 10, 2026, 12:28 p.m From: Sabine Kohl PressSplit Follow us on Google Deutsche Post is issuing a special stamp for Hesse Day – the Fulda…

    Threat of lawsuit and heated debate about Eiterfelder industrial park

    Fulda newspaper Hünfelder Land Status: June 10, 2026, 11:31 a.m PressSplit Follow us on Google The development of the “Auf der Großmühl” commercial area has been a political point of…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Post issues special stamps for Hesse Day in Fulda

    Post issues special stamps for Hesse Day in Fulda

    Threat of lawsuit and heated debate about Eiterfelder industrial park

    Threat of lawsuit and heated debate about Eiterfelder industrial park

    Prize campaign by the Fuldaer Zeitung and the Sparkasse for Hessentag

    Prize campaign by the Fuldaer Zeitung and the Sparkasse for Hessentag

    Movement check Fulda: Children impress with their best performances

    Movement check Fulda: Children impress with their best performances

    Truck carrying building materials on the A7 burns near Bad Hersfeld

    Truck carrying building materials on the A7 burns near Bad Hersfeld

    Renovation of the permanent construction site in sight

    Renovation of the permanent construction site in sight