The owner of a New Jersey pet store where a $7,000 parrot was stolen a few weeks ago is now the victim of an attempted homicide, police and colleagues say, after someone shot her in the face with a crossbow.
There's no immediate indication the shooting and theft at Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook are related.
According to investigators, the owner was attacked shortly before 6 p.m. Monday. The suspect ran off after shooting her in the face. It's not clear if she knew her assailant, nor if authorities have any leads.
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WATCH HEREThe woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries and is expected to survive. Colleagues said she is recovering and the store is closed for now.
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