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Police in Battle Ground, WA, investigate months of animal shootings using blow darts and guns, injuring ducks and wildlife, with suspects sought.
Battle Ground, Washington police are investigating a months-long series of animal shootings involving blow darts, pellet guns, and possibly a rifle, beginning November 1, 2025.
Residents reported young men targeting raccoons, squirrels, and a deer near Southeast 17th Way and Florence Robison Park.
Authorities seized two blow dart guns and multiple darts from a home in the area and found embedded projectiles on homes and trees.
Four ducks were injured, one of which was treated.
Firing any firearm, including air guns and blow darts, is illegal in the city.
Police are seeking suspects and urge the public to contact Detective Josh Phelps.
Charges could include animal cruelty, reckless endangerment, and wildlife violations.
The investigation remains active.
La policía en Battle Ground, WA, investiga meses de disparos a animales usando dardos y armas de fuego, hiriendo patos y vida silvestre, con sospechosos buscados.