Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers Seeks Man Accused of Killing Cat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Howard Black
Public Information Officer
Office of the District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District 719.520.6084 | HowardBlack@elpasoco.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (Jan. 1, 2021) -- Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers and the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are actively searching for Shane Carty and, if you have information regarding his whereabouts, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

On September 28, 2020 at about 1:30 p.m., witnesses say Carty threw a domestic short-hair cat from the balcony of a third floor apartment building on East Pikes Peak Avenue.

The three-year-old cat, “Zayn” died from injuries sustained in the fall.

Zayn’s owner and the Animal Law Enforcement Division of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region are working to locate Carty.
An active warrant is in place for Carty’s arrest.

As always, PPACS allows individuals to provide anonymous tips and operates separately from law enforcement. You may submit information safely and anonymously through Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers online at crimestop.net, the P3 app, by calling 719-634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477. Please call 911, if appropriate.
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The Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with local law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and identify suspects wanted by local agencies.

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