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New Smyrna Beach Police seek to ID man accused of stomping chicken to death

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  August 1, 2023 10:15pm EDT
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

Man accused of brutally killing a chicken

Authorities are looking for a man suspected of brutally killing a chicken in New Smyrna Beach. The man allegedly lured a chicken with food and then tossed it to the ground and "stomped" on its head, killing it, police said.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Police in Florida are attempting to identify a man who is accused of luring a chicken with food, before "brutally killing" the animal, "by smashing it on the ground twice and then stomping on its head," according to a report.

New Smyrna Beach Police released surveillance video images of the man whom they wish to question concerning the incident, which reportedly happened around 12:30 a.m. on July 25 in front of Peanuts Restaurant and Sports Bar, at 421 Flagler Ave.

The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is attempting to identify an individual in its investigation into the beating death of a chicken.

A possible charge of animal cruelty is pending in this investigation, according to the NSBPD. 

If you have any information about this case or know the identity of the male pictured, please contact Sgt. Morris at 386-424-2247.