Lubbock ISD issued the following statement on Wednesday. See the related link for background information.
Lubbock ISD Ag Farm Manager Roger Green has been overwhelmed with the generous statewide response to the tragic killing of 28 goats overnight on Thursday, July 14. Green reported receiving calls from ag producers across the state wanting to replace the 28 animals killed in their pens last week. Green said, “I didn’t ask for anything, but within three and a half days, we had commitments to replace all 28 of the animals. The ag community has really rallied to support our students.”
Around noon on Friday, August 15, a student arrived at the Ag Farm to find 29 animals that had been shot by unknown assailants. Eighteen animals were already dead and ten had to be euthanized after medical evaluations. One goat was grazed in the neck by a bullet, but was treated and will survive.
Lubbock ISD is asking anyone with information about the attacks to call LISD Police at 219-0212. Crime Line is offering a $600 reward for information leading to the conviction of the assailant(s). Tips to Crime Line can be made by calling 741-1000, submitting online or texting to 274637 the word “LBKTIPS” followed by the tip message. Instructions on submitting tips and claiming the reward can be found here.
Person wishing to donate to the reward fund should contact Crime Line at 741-1000.
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