Pet monkey shot, killed after attacking Brunswick County woman

SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — A man’s pet monkey created havoc in a Shallotte neighborhood before it was fatally shot Friday morning.

According to the Shallotte Police Department, a pet owner who lives on Kimberly Ann Street and is permitted to own exotic animals. One of his animals, a Japanese macaque, also known as a snow monkey, managed to get free from its cage Friday morning.

Detective Sgt. John Holman said the monkey approached a female neighbor and jumped on her inflicting injuries. The woman received multiple scratches and bite marks, he said.

An HVAC repairman working at the victim’s house retrieved his firearm. Police said the man was fully permitted to own the weapon.

Holman said the monkey took off running through several yards and was chased by the HVAC repairman.

The monkey then reportedly started beating on the screen door of another woman’s house. Holman said the HVAC repairman instructed the woman inside the home to shut her wood door.

The monkey then turned and ran toward the HVAC repairman and that’s when he fatally shot the monkey.

Police said no charges will be filed.