Officers’ Shooting Of Donkey HeeHaw In Cedartown Draws Lawsuit
Body camera video has been released showing officers in Cedartown, Georgia, shooting and killing a beloved pet donkey named HeeHaw. The incident occurred in the donkey's pasture while officers were on the property searching for a missing child. The donkey's…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 23, 2026 —
Body camera video has been released showing officers in Cedartown, Georgia, shooting and killing HeeHaw, a pet donkey whose owner described the animal as beloved. The incident took place in the donkey’s pasture while officers were on the property searching for a missing child.
HeeHaw’s owner is mourning the donkey’s loss and is suing the officer involved, according to the available account. The trend summary does not identify the officer or owner, provide details about the lawsuit, or say when it was filed.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear from the information provided. No date for the incident or video release was given, and the summary does not describe what led officers to shoot the donkey or what the released footage shows beyond the shooting and killing.
The account also does not provide information about the missing child, including whether the child was found, or explain the officers’ actions during the search. It does not state whether the department or officer has commented, whether any review or investigation is underway, or whether the lawsuit seeks a particular amount or remedy.
The release of body camera footage documents the incident, while the owner’s lawsuit represents a legal response to HeeHaw’s death. Further details about the case and the events captured in the video were not included in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Emily Van de Riet on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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