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Police: 32 Chickens Killed, Another 46 Missing

Animal Control Officers are investigating

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Thirty two chickens were killed and another 46 went missing this morning from their Fairfax area chicken coop.

Animal Control Officers are investigating. The chickens went missing from the coop at the 5200 block of Winfield Road, police said.

Police said that the chickens were attacked, but authorities are unsure just how it happened. The chickens were held behind an electric fence and a portion of the fence was trampled.

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If residents see the chickens or have any information on the incident, they should contact Animal Control at 703-691-2131.

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