Police investigate dead, injured horses at Va. farm

WASHINGTON – Prince William County police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two horses at a farm in Nokesville, Va.

Police say a 10-year-old thoroughbred cross mare was found dead in a field. A quarter horse gelding Palomino was also found in the field with severe injuries that required the animal to be euthanized.

The animals were discovered between 6 and 7 Friday morning.

Police did not release additional details.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 703-792-6500.

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