A family found the cow severely injured and surrounded by 13 softballs at their ranch Friday morning, according to Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Steve Martos.
"The early indications are that perhaps this cow was injured by someone who may have thrown these softballs at this cow," Martos said. "Unfortunately, as I understand it, this cow had to be put down by a vet."
Police are investigating this as a case of animal cruelty, Martos said.
A neighborhood block watch issued an alert that said the vet who euthanized the cow believed a potato-launcher was used to pelt her – because of how badly she was hurt.
The bulletin said a total of 13 neon and white softballs were found on the field.
Some were marked "DSMS," for Desert Shadow Middle School.
Neighbors are sickened that anyone would hurt an innocent animal and hope neighborhood kids aren't behind this.
"We actually love having this rancher here," said David Jones, who lives near the ranch where the cow was injured. "It kind of gives you a sense of country in the neighborhood, driving by and seeing the cows and seeing the farmland. So, it really disturbs me that somebody would do this in our neighborhood."
Martos said police are investigating this as a case of animal cruelty.
Because the cow died, whoever is caught will likely be charged with a felony.
If you saw anything suspicious in the area of 52nd St. and Bell Rd., Thursday night into Friday morning, call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
(WTSP 10 News - Sept 29, 2014)
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