“horrific crime” – Young Bald Eagle Fatally Shot on Christmas Eve in Virginia Wildlife Shelter
Roanoke, Virginia – A tragic incident occurred on Christmas Eve at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Shelter when a young bald eagle died from a gunshot wound in the wing. The bird was admitted to the shelter after evading capture for over a week, surviving by feeding on deer carcasses. Despite the efforts of the shelter staff and wildlife experts, the eagle’s injuries were too severe, and it did not survive. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center …