Reward offered for javelina illegally shot 17 times with pellet gun in February

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for information on a javelina that was shot multiple times with a pellet gun in February. The injured javelina was found Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Saddlebrooke, north of Oro Valley and had been shot 17 times, according to AZGFD. It was transported to Tucson Wildlife Center for treatment, but died as a result of its injuries. AZGFD is offering a reward up to $500 for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting the javelina. Tips can be shared anonymously, if necessary, at the OGT…