Conservation officers responded to an alleged pit-lamping incident on the outskirts of Houston Monday.
Deputy Chief Chris Doyle says an individual was arrested near the scene with a variety of evidence seized.
He says The deer was found still alive after being shot.
“Conservation officers destroyed the deer – euthanized it – due to the severity of the gun-shot wound,” says Doyle.
He says the investigation into the incident is continuing.
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