Murray County Detectives investigate disturbing video of dog being killed

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Murray County Detectives are investigating after a disturbing video was shared on social media.

Authorities said they got the video on Facebook on Friday and immediately started investigating.

News 12 first heard about the video by a viewer.

They said that it shows a dog being brutally killed and shot in the stomach multiple times.

The video was shared on social media.

According to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, arrest warrants were being taken out Friday evening.

Two people face cruelty to animals charges.

Murray County Animal Control Director Lisa Green shared the following comment about the video the shelter’s community information Facebook page:

“We are aware and sickened by the Facebook video that has surfaced of the man shooting a dog. We take any cruel action made toward the animals in this county very seriously. With that being said this case has been turned over to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office for investigation. Please give the Detectives time to investigate the matter and trust that they will take the appropriate action. We will update as we are given any information that can be made public.”

News 12 will let you know when more information becomes available.