Virginia man accused of killing kitten over video game

John McGlothlen

Jun. 2, 2010 11:04 pm

STAUNTON, Va. (AP) - A Staunton man faces charges of killing a kitten because it disconnected his video game.

Staunton police charged 21-year-old Bruce Jamar Walston with misdemeanor animal cruelty and disorderly conduct Monday night.

Police say Walston's girlfriend called 911 and reported that he threw her kitten against a wall after the animal disconnected his game.

Officer Lisa Klein says the incident occurred in front of the woman's children.

A telephone listing for Walston in Staunton could not be found.

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Information from: The Daily News Leader, http://www.newsleader.com

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