Veterinary care was requested to assist the wounded animals, and an investigation was launched to determine who was responsible.
Investigators charged an unidentified juvenile in the case.
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Aerial view of Double Bridges Road, where five horses were allegedly shot dead and others injured in Appomattox County, Va. (Google Maps)
Appomattox County Animal Control, Virginia State Police, the Appomattox County Commonwealth's Attorney and the Virginia Office of Attorney General Animal Law Unit helped ACSO with the case.
Grazing horses (Melina Mara/The Washington Post/File)
Anyone with information should call the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office at 434-352-8241.