A Dog Struck by Gang-Related Gunfire in Northeast San Angelo Gets Euthanized

A dog struck by gunfire was euthanized yesterday afternoon after unknown suspects shot towards a residence in northeast San Angelo, said a press release this afternoon.

Just before 3 p.m., San Angelo Police Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 18^th and Oakes St.

“Responding Officers were directed to a residence in the 700 block of E. 18th where they located evidence that gunfire penetrated the residence but did not injure any of the occupants,” said the release. “A dog that was outside the residence and struck by the gunfire was later euthanized at the scene by an Animal Control Officer.”

Detectives with the San Angelo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and determined an unknown person(s) fired shots towards the residence and then fled the scene in an SUV-type vehicle.

If anyone has information about this incident, call Detective Carlton Kolbe at 325-657-4351. They can also contact Crime Stoppers of San Angelo. The first person to provide information identifying these suspects, and it leads to an arrest, will be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Submitting a tip to Crime Stoppers is easy and always anonymous. Citizens can call the Anonymous 24-Hour Tip Hotline at 325-658-HELP, Online at www.sanangelocrimestoppers.com or download the free Mobile App, “P3 Tips.”

Investigators believe the incident is not random and may be gang related. This is an ongoing investigation and no other information can be released at this time.