Court Sentences Man to Federal Prison After Shooting Eagle in Backyard
· Texas Border Business
Santos Guerrero, a 43-year-old resident of Porter, has been sentenced to 14 days in federal prison and fined $5,000 for shooting a bald eagle in his backyard on October 11, 2024. Guerrero pleaded guilty on May 14, and evidence presented in court included video footage of the incident. After the shooting, Guerrero hid the injured eagle in his garage, where it was later found by authorities. The eagle was taken to a veterinary hospital but was euthanized due to severe injuries. Bald eagles are protected under federal law, despite no longer being classified as endangered.
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