Yangzhou crossbow cat killing by ER doctor
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| Key Details | |
| Location | Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Species Involved | Cats |
| Type of Abuse | Physical harm |
| Timeline | |
| Date of Incident | August 1, 2025 |
| Date Discovered | August 1, 2025 |
| Date Closed | — |
| Status & Outcome | |
| Case Status | Ongoing investigation by the hospital |
| Perpetrator | Allegedly a doctor in the Emergency Department, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital. |
| Aftermath | The incident drew widespread online condemnation. Volunteers contacted Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, where the doctor worked. He was reportedly questioned by police, and the hospital held an emergency meeting. (as of August 1, 2025) |
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| Name | — |
| Age | — |
| Occupation | Allegedly an ER doctor |
| Known Identifiers | — |
| Status | Person of Interest |
| Involvement | Allegedly used a crossbow to shoot and kill a cat in a residential compound during daylight hours. |
| Punitive Measure | As of August 1, 2025, no official punitive measures have been publicly confirmed. |
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