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New Smyrna Beach police searching for brutal chicken killer

Man spotted killing rooster outside 421 Flagler Ave., police said

Police are asking for help identifying the man seen killing a wild rooster near 421 Flagler Ave. last week. (New Smyrna Beach Police Department)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – New Smyrna Beach police are on the lookout for a suspect involved in the brutal killing of a rooster last week, according to the police department.

Police said that on the evening of July 25, a man was caught on surveillance footage killing a wild rooster near 421 Flagler Ave.

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The footage shows the man luring the rooster close to him before picking it up, slamming it on the sidewalk twice, then stomping on the body, police said.

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According to police, the man was wearing a “Busch Light” shirt and hat, being around 6 feet tall, 300 pounds and in his late 20s-to-30s.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Animal Control at 386-410-2873 or mwilk@cityofnsb.com.

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