DNR and the Howard County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person responsible for shooting a protected bird.

The Howard County Sheriff's Department says the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on March 31. Officer Draven Browning of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to Jackson Morrow Park in Kokomo, regarding a report of an individual that shot a protected bird species (a hawk) in the wooded area of the park.

The hawk was taken to a rehabilitation facility for treatment and at this time is expected to survive.

The picture in this article were taken by a witness showing the suspect / person of interest in the shooting.

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office along with DNR are requesting the help of the community in an attempt to identify the person depicted in the photo. If you are able to identify the individual or have any information you may submit an anonymous tip through the Howard County Sheriff’s Office app or contact DNR dispatch at (812) 837-9536 and ask for the voicemail of Officer Browning.