Three teens facing animal cruelty charges, following death of cat

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested and charged two adults and one youth in connection with the alleged stabbing death of a cat from their south-side neighbourhood.

Southeast Division members and Edmonton firefighters responded to the scene of a small fire in the Mill Creek Ravine between Kassa Road and 35 Avenue, at approximately 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014.



Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the remains of a mutilated cat, bloody scissors and an animal crate nearby. Three males were located and arrested shortly thereafter with the assistance of Air 1, at a nearby bus stop near 35 Avenue and 37 Street.



The teens are alleged to have stolen a family pet from the home of an acquaintance, before taking it to the nearby ravine, where they fatally stabbed the cat.



Zachary Allen McKinnon, 18, Wendell Mack Mah, 18, and a 14-year-old male who cannot be named under the Young Offender Act, are all charged with animal cruelty.

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