Someone shot and killed several ducks at a park in Costa Mesa

On April 18, the Costa Mesa Police Department responded to TeWinkle Park in reference to deceased ducks.

Through the investigation, it was found that four ducks succumbed to injuries from a pellet gun.

At this time, the Costa Mesa Police Department does not have suspect information and this appears to be an isolated incident; however, officers have extra patrols out in that area.

“The City of Costa Mesa is committed to protecting all wildlife living in our City,” Mayor John Stephens said. “I am saddened to hear about this animal abuse at TeWinkle Park. The City is taking measures to prevent this from happening again. Please report any information about these crimes to help our police officers hold the perpetrators accountable.”

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to please call the Costa Mesa Police Department at 714-754-5252.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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