A WOUNDED ringtail possum was found after four gunshots were heard in Edithvale, 9.45pm, Saturday 23 September.
Nearby residents said they heard the small calibre shots – probably from a .22 rifle – and saw lights shining into trees.
Police attending found the wounded possum in a laneway off Edithvale Rd and are making inquiries among residents.
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Cashman, of Kingston CIU, described the shooting as “dangerous and horrifically cruel”.
Anyone with information should call Kingston detectives 9556 6111.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 27 September 2017
