Texas Man Sentenced for Killing Bald Eagle
A 43-year-old man from Porter, Texas, Santos Guerrero, has been sentenced to 14 days in federal prison and fined $5,000 for shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard. He pleaded guilty to the charge and attempted to hide…
Houston, TX, August 21, 2026 —
Santos Guerrero, a 43-year-old resident of Porter, Texas, has been sentenced to 14 days in federal prison and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for the act of shooting and killing a bald eagle. The incident occurred in Guerrero’s backyard.
Guerrero pleaded guilty to the charge. Following the shooting, he reportedly attempted to conceal the injured bird. The bald eagle, a species protected under federal law, sustained injuries from the incident and subsequently required euthanasia due to the severity of its condition.
The bald eagle is protected by several federal laws, including the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibit the killing, possession, or sale of these birds without specific permits. The conviction and sentencing underscore the legal protections afforded to the national symbol.
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