Brevard County deputies looking for alleged shooter that shot a stray dog in the head

A stray dog is recovering in Melbourne after a shocking discovery revealed he had been shot in the head. The 7-year-old dog, named Thaddeus, was found injured and alone on the Space Coast earlier this month, prompting a criminal investigation by local authorities.What happenedA Good Samaritan discovered Thaddeus wandering behind a strip mall near the intersection of Minton Road and Malabar Road in Palm Bay. The dog was suffering from a visible head injury and was brought to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Animal Care Center on Eau Gallie Boulevard for treatment.CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APPWhile veterinarians initially treated the injury as an old, open wound, subsequent X-rays revealed a much more disturbing reality: Thaddeus had been shot.Medical staff confirmed that bullet fragments were still lodged inside the dog's head. Despite the severe nature of the trauma, shelter officials report that Thaddeus is resilient and currently doing well in their care. He was just