Residents say teens lit cat on fire and beat it to death, officials investigate

INDIANA -- South Bend Animal Care and Control is investigating a cat abuse case.

The incident happened near Randolph and Clyde on the south side of the city, but it's unclear when it happened.

While officials won't say who is responsible, several residents believe teenagers are to blame.

Residents said that the teens lit the cat on fire and then used a brick to beat the animal to death.

Bits of fur and the alleged brick are still visible at the scene where the incident happened.

Officials are performing a necropsy to obtain more information and the incident remains under investigation.

(WNDU-TV - Jul 28, 2015)