Cortland man cited for shooting dog

BEATRICE – A Cortland man was arrested last Saturday following an incident where a dog was shot by a pellet gun.

Gage County Sheriff’s Officers were sent to a Washington Avenue address in Cortland on a report of an animal shooting.  Authorities found that an 8-year-old Heeler mix dog had died on the owner’s back patio while a gathering was being held. 

A deputy observed a pellet gun entry wound on the left side of the dog.

After investigating and speaking with witnesses, the dog’s owner and a suspect…..authorities arrested 57-year-old Roy Schroeder, of Cortland.  Authorities said Schroeder allegedly gave false information but then admitted he had shot the dog with a pellet gun after the animal ran through his garage and yard.

Authorities said one shot struck the dog, named Hulk….and another shot had been fired at another dog of the same owner, but missed.

Schroeder was arrested and released with a criminal citation for false reporting and animal abuse.