Monteforte Irpino community protests after dog killed by gunfire

The community of Monteforte Irpino in Avellino is mourning Duke, a one-year-old mixed-breed dog that was found dead after being shot multiple times. The incident has sparked widespread indignation among local citizens, animal welfare associations, and municipal authorities.

Local officials, including Mayor Fabio Sircio and Animal Protection Councilor Francesca De Santis, have condemned the act as an atrocity. The municipality is organizing a public demonstration and sit-in on October 19 to demand justice and call for an end to animal cruelty. The event is expected to include various local associations and political figures.

This incident follows a similar case in December, where another dog named Nathan was killed by gunfire in the same area. Concerns regarding poaching and the safety of free-roaming animals in hunting zones have intensified, leading to calls for increased law enforcement patrols in less frequented areas.