Tahoe Resident Cleared in Controversial Bear Shooting

El Dorado County DA finds no criminal wrongdoing after investigating the fatal shooting of a bear cub by a South Lake Tahoe homeowner.

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office concluded no laws were broken in the shooting of the bear cub.
The homeowner claimed the bear was threatening his dog, prompting him to shoot the animal.
Eyewitnesses and bear advocates dispute the homeowner's account, suggesting the bear was retreating.
The DA's investigation included reviews of 911 calls, interviews, and physical evidence from the scene.
Previous bear break-ins at the homeowner’s residence influenced the DA's decision.