Panicked police officer shoots baby donkey HeeHaw dead as he ran over to greet ‘trespassing’ cop on farm

A PANICKED cop shot and killed a baby donkey while looking for a missing person on a farm. The young mule, named HeeHaw, was shot by a Georgia police officer over the weekend, leaving his family devastated. HeeHaw the donkey was shot dead on Sunday leaving his owner devastated Credit: Hannah Israel/Facebook A panicked police officer shot baby donkey HeeHaw dead Credit: gofundme The unnamed officer was placed on administrative leave after entering the Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, Polk County, on Sunday, according to the owners. Hannah Israel shared the devastating news on Facebook saying her family are utterly “heartbroken”. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! According to Hannah, the cops entered her private land amid a search for a missing person around 12.45am. HeeHaw reportedly ran at the officers “braying” and letting out a loud cry. The baby donkey was bottle fed from birth by the family Credit: Hannah Israel/Facebook The owners of the little donkey are heartbroken Credit: gofundme According to Hannah, one officer – believing they were in danger – tased the small animal before eventually fatally shooting him. Devastated by the loss, Hannah started a GoFundMe to care for her remaining animals and establish the HeeHaw Foundation in memory of her donkey who she said was like a son to her. The little mule was reportedly bottle fed from birth at the family home. Hannah said HeeHaw was a much “loved member” of the family who “made many people smile”. Most read in The Sun The baby donkey was killed by a police officer on Sunday Credit: gofundme A GoFundMe has been created in his honour Credit: gofundme Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they were not involved in the shooting but noted officers from the Polk County Police Department and the Cedartown Police Department were. The City of Cedartown said: “The Cedartown Police Department is aware that a city police officer shot and killed a donkey in the early hours of Sunday morning. “A Cedartown police officer was on the scene after being called by Polk County Police to assist with a nighttime search for a missing child. “The child had not been found at of the time of the shooting. “Thankfully, the child was later located at a church near the pasture where the donkey was killed. “The Cedartown Police Department has turned over the investigation of the animal shooting to the Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division for investigation and placed the officer involved on paid administrative leave while this investigation is ongoing. “Because of the nature of this investigation, neither the Cedartown Police Department nor any other city department can comment further on the matter at this time.” Hannah says she plans to take legal action. Shocked supporters have rallied behind the family following HeeHaw’s murder and demand the cops release that night’s body camera footage. Hannah said she has been “blown away” by the support and thanks everyone who has proved that her donkey’s life mattered. She said: “We will be using any donations left for the farm, care of the animals, a fund for making a HeeHaw foundation and none of it for our personal needs. “This is not a pay day for us. Heehaws life has no monetary value.” Comment now