"At this point we do believe the shootings are connected, and that belief is based upon where the birds were located at and the similarity of the arrows," said Sgt. Gregg Bell of the Naperville police. "Somebody is out there recklessly shooting."



When the first goose was found in February with an arrow in its foot, police believed it could have flown into Naperville because the injury didn't affect the bird's flight.



But in the latest incident, Bell said there was no doubt that the bird was shot locally.



"There's no way the bird could have flown in from somewhere else," Bell said.



Bell said using a crossbow or shooting a bow-and-arrow in city limits can be dangerous.



"We just want the community to be aware they are federally protected birds. It's not only against federal law, but to hunt or do any kind of trapping within city limits is illegal," Bell said.