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‘He should not be dead’: Family demands answers after beloved baby donkey shot, killed by police
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 1, 2026
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Key points The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. : A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw.
From Cedartown, Ga.: A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw. The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. She received a phone call from police at 12:45 a.m.
on Sunday, but did not hear the gunshots. Officers were searching the property for a missing child when the incident occurred. According to Israel, police attempted to use a Taser on HeeHaw, but it was unsuccessful because he was running towards them.
Israel and her family are seeking answers about the shooting. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? From Cedartown, Ga.: A police officer shot and killed a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw. The donkey's owner, Hannah Israel, said her farm is not the same without him. She received a phone call…
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