Officials investigating after horse shot in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating the death of a horse in Dorchester County.

Sources tell News 2 that the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after a horse was shot Friday in the county.

Investigators are still working the case and details are limited.

News 2 spoke to the owner of the horse that was killed, who says several other horses were injured by gunshots as well.

The owners says she believes the shooter was a neighbor, and says most of the horses she owns are rescues.

Count on 2 for updates.