Todd Topicz of Connecticut was arrested after fatally shooting a bear that approached his children, claiming he acted in self-defense. His shot was intended as a warning, yet he later discovered the bear had died. The state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection charged him with illegal taking of a bear, despite a law allowing self-defense in such situations. Local senators have since questioned the Department's actions, seeking clarification on public safety and legal procedures regarding wildlife encounters.
"He walked right into the garage with people in there. He didn't care. So, who knows what would've happened next time," Topicz said of the bear.
"We were all threatened. It entered our home. And I have no idea why DEEP ended up charging me for this," Topicz said.
"DEEP contacted me and said hey since you shot the bear and killed it, we have to arrest you again and charge you again with illegal taking of a bear," Topicz said.
"The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is not commenting on the case. Why? Has the case been sealed? If so, why?" wrote local senators.
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