Staff at the zoo in Cincinatti, Ohio, shot the endangered primate fearing four-year-old boy Isaiah’s life was at risk.
Now couple Michelle Gregg, 32, and Deonne Dickerson, 37, have been blasted by those angry at the endangered animal’s tragic death.
This is what one Twitter user had to say:
“How about blaming the f*****g numb-nut parents. Shoot them not the Gorilla.”
“I’m pro animals. Take better care of your 3yr old F*****G KID you lazy son of a b***h.
Shoot the parents first then the gorilla. Rant over,”
wrote on furious tweeter.
Another said:
“Feel for the gorilla. Didn’t deserve to get shot. Shoot the s****y mum instead.”
The couple, who reportedly have four children together, are now facing neglect charges over the incident in Cincinnati, Ohio.
According to police reports, the father has a lengthy criminal history spanning years with charges including burglary, firearms offenses, drug trafficking, criminal trespass and kidnap.
New footage emerged last night that appeared to show the “gentle giant” protecting the child rather than posing any threat.
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