A coyote known to residents in Studio City as “Wendy” is euthanized after a veterinary examination finds severe damage linked to a head wound. The Independent reports that vets discover a severe infection following the injury, and decide euthanasia is the most humane outcome. Los Angeles Times similarly says the animal is shot twice in the head with what appears to be a pellet gun, and that the resulting infection leads to the decision to euthanize.
The Los Angeles Times adds that the shooting prompts a search for whoever is responsible, framing the incident as an effort to seek accountability. Across outlets, the common focus is the same: a beloved, young coyote is injured, vets treat or assess the condition, and they euthanize Wendy after the injury and infection reach a level that prevents recovery. The specific circumstances around who shot Wendy and why are not established in the available reports, but the injury is treated as the central cause of her death.
