Man wanted in dog's beating death

SAPD: Gary Kennedy beat dog with metal bar

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police, Animal Control Services and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in finding a man who they said beat a dog to death.

Gary L. Kennedy is wanted on a felony charge of cruelty to animal-torture and death.

Police investigators said he chased a dog until he cornered it, then hit it with a metal bar until the dog died.

Kennedy is also wanted on two misdemeanor warrants related to assault.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at 224-STOP (224-7867) or visit www.sacrimestoppers.com. To text a tip, text "Tip 127 plus your tip" to CRIMES (274637).