Police: Man Upset With Wife For Not Buying Beer Shoots Pet Goats

Police: Man Upset With Wife For Not Buying Beer Shoots Pet Goats

WAUPACA, Wis. -- A man who was upset with his wife for not buying beer took vengeance by shooting one of the family's two pet goats, according to prosecutors.

Peter W. Mischler, 48, was charged this week in Circuit Court with mistreatment of animals, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon.

The complaint said Mischler came home on Saturday from hunting and became angry with his 22-year-old daughter for letting the goats out and making a mess. While she was talking on the phone to her mother, he told her to tell his wife to bring home some beer, but she refused, authorities said.

He then threatened to shoot the goats, according to the complaint.

After his wife arrived home, she and the daughter heard four gunshots.... (cut...graphic description in linked article)

http://www.local6.com/spotlight/14660113/detail.html

:rofl:

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which caused him to go off, I'd be a little more shocked, but come on, not bringing home the guy's beer, that's pretty serious.