Police Officer Euthanizes Injured Skunk In Bridgeport, Cops Say
By Alfred Branch
Published on March 23, 2026.
A video surfaced showing a police officer disposing of an injured skunk, which was deemed catastrophic and unlikely to recover, has been circulating online. The department is providing additional details about the incident. Under Connecticut law and department policy, officers can humanely euthanize severely injured wildlife when necessary. The decision was made to prevent further suffering and address safety concerns.