ALLEGHANY COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said an investigation is underway after the deadly shooting of an eagle.
Wildlife officers said someone shot and killed a Bald eagle on June 5 near Farmers Fish Camp Bridge.
It's not clear if the shooting was intentional or not.
Investigators have a suspect but have not filed any charges.
Bald eagles are federally protected, and killing one could land someone in prison, depending on the circumstances.
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