A donkey was fatally shot on Sunday, prompting an investigation. The incident occurred in Polk County. A police officer from Cedartown has been placed on administrative leave in connection with the shooting.

The Dept. of Agriculture is participating in the investigation. Details of the incident are limited, but more information may be available from the source.

Further details about the shooting and the investigation are not provided, but the case is being looked into with the involvement of the Dept. of Agriculture.