The City of Aledo takes the fox extermination incident seriously and is investigating the matter.  We have been in contact with IDNR officials and are gathering other information.  A proper investigation of any sort is not rushed and not done in the heat of the moment.  You can be assured that proper action will be taken in response to the incident and that the public safety is at the top of our agenda.  We do expect our officers to respect and humanely treat all wild life, recognizing there are times when deadly force may become necessary in a dangerous situation.  The nature of this situation, policies and statutes are all components of our investigation.  We also welcome the input we have received from the Humane Society and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The City administration will refrain from further comment on this matter until our investigation has concluded and official recommendations for response are formulated.  We will update our web site and otherwise inform the general public when this action has been completed.

Patrick R. Burelle, City Administrator
City of Aledo