Shooting Death of Bald Eagle Under Investigation - KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CD-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings

Federal authorities are investigating the shooting death of a bald eagle in southeast Nebraska.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the bird was found February 13^th near Beatrice, about five miles east of U.S. 77.

The immature eagle was shot with a rifle and ballistics testing will determine what type of rifle was used. Laws and regulations protect bald eagles and killing one is a violation is punishable by up to a $100,000 fine and prison time.