Gold Coast dog killed in drive-by shooting
A dog has been shot and killed during a drive-by shooting on the Gold Coast.
A female occupant of the house was taken to hospital with a minor injury to her hand.
The attack happened in the Gold Coast suburb of Mudgeeraba about 5am on Sunday.
The female occupant is assisting police.
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The shooting happened about 5am at a unit complex on Cobai Drive, Mudgeeraba. Google Credit: Supplied
Police were called to reports of shots fired into a unit complex on Cobai Drive.
A police spokesperson said the dog could not be saved.
“Upon arrival, a dog was located with life-threatening injuries and was transported by police to a nearby vet surgery,” the spokesperson said.
The woman was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital with a minor injury to her hand.
“She is currently assisting police with inquiries,” the spokesperson said.