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Officer Shoots Donkey After Taser Attempt, Placed on Leave

8/31/2026

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Story summary

An officer shot donkey HeeHaw after first attempting to Taser him.
Cedartown Police placed the officer on administrative leave.
Command staff opened an investigation and withheld the officer’s identity and threat rationale.
Officers entered the pasture without permission at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
HeeHaw’s owners launched a GoFundMe to cover legal fees.

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Story summary

An officer shot donkey HeeHaw after first attempting to Taser him.
Cedartown Police placed the officer on administrative leave.
Command staff opened an investigation and withheld the officer’s identity and threat rationale.
Officers entered the pasture without permission at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
HeeHaw’s owners launched a GoFundMe to cover legal fees.