An Oklahoma man found himself behind bars on Thursday after a shocking act of animal cruelty in which he allegedly used a 'staple gun' to brutally injure two ducklings.
Tyler McMillan is now facing serious charges, including animal cruelty, unlawful disposal of a dead animal, assault and battery on a police officer, and obstructing or interfering with a police officer. If convicted, he could spend over a decade in county jail.
The incident came to light when Tulsa Animal Welfare posted about it on social media, describing a gold-colored Infiniti G35 with tinted headlights and taillights near the 1200 block of North Utica Avenue in Tulsa. Surveillance footage at the scene showed the driver tossing a box out of the moving car's window.
Inside the box was a horrifying sight: two ducklings had been cruelly attacked with a staple gun, suffering injuries to their necks, heads, and legs. Sadly, both ducklings were critically wounded and passed away within a few hours.
Colton Jones from Tulsa Animal Welfare expressed his dismay at the discovery, particularly noting that the ducklings were newborns and had to be restrained for this act, making it even more disturbing. He emphasized the importance of holding those who harm animals accountable.
Following public outrage and an investigation, Tyler McMillan was arrested by the Tulsa Police Department. The violence inflicted on the ducklings was revealed through X-rays, showing multiple staples penetrating the head and skull of one of the deceased birds.
While in custody, McMillan further complicated his situation by throwing an e-cigarette at an officer. Authorities obtained permission to search McMillan's residence, where they discovered a cage with fowl droppings, poultry feed, a staple gun with staples, and a feeder.
It's worth noting that the description of the attack mentioned a 'staple gun,' but an image provided by law enforcement appears to depict a standard office stapler as a 'staple gun.'
McMillan is currently held in Tulsa County jail on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on October 11th."
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