Two students charged with killing pigeon

Posted: 03.20.2012 at 6:05 PM

BOULDER, COLO. (AP) -- Two University of Colorado students are facing charges after witnesses told police the men beat a pigeon to death.

Witnesses told police they saw several pigeons being beaten with a broomstick on the balcony of an apartment. The men were charged with animal cruelty.

According to the Boulder Daily Camera, Matt Nabhan and David Hankin told authorities they had a pigeon infestation, and the apartment manager didn't take care of it.

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Information from: Daily Camera

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