Caruthersville man in custody; accused of shooting dog while being convicted felon

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A man is in custody after police say he shot a dog.

According to police, 19-year-old Ja’Larrius Moy is also a convicted felon. They got a no-bond warrant for him for felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon and animal abuse.

They say they responded to the area of 4th Street and Cotton Avenue around 9:52 a.m. on Monday, September 11 for a report of someone shooting a dog. They identified Moy as the suspect and took him into custody.

Police say they also seized a gun in connection with the investigation.

According to the Caruthersville Humane Society on Tuesday, they have the dog, named Jay, on a stray hold currently after he spent the night at their vet.

The dog, Jay, is recovering at the Caruthersville Humane Society.(Caruthersville Humane Society)

They say the young dog is recovering; however, the bullet is still lodged inside him. He’s being monitored and they’re hoping the bullet moves to another location so that it’s easier to remove.