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A house cat was killed in an early-morning drive-by shooting, according to the Bismarck Police Department.

The siding of the house, a garage window, a screen door, a weather door and a living room window were punctured with bullets on the 1700 block of North Fourth Street in Bismarck.

Police said the shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m. It was reported to police by the homeowner, who heard the sound of banging on a window.

The 49-year-old resident told police he heard the cat thrashing around in the living room and noticed it was bleeding. It died later.

Police found eight .22-caliber shell casings on the street outside the home. The resident said he'd had no recent conflicts with people, nor had he received threats. Damage to the home was estimated at $1,000.

The case is under investigation, and there are no suspects.

Police are also still investigating a report of gunshots at the 900 row of the trailer park at 1119 University Drive on Nov. 7 around 6 a.m. In that case, nine .22-caliber casings were found, but it did not appear any buildings were hit, police said.

Anyone with information or video surveillance footage from those areas should contact the Bismarck Police Department at 701-224-TIPS.

Reach Caroline Grueskin at 701-250-8225 or at caroline.grueskin@bismarcktribune.com

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