Pierce County animal sanctuary says cockfighting roosters set for rescue were shot to death

The Pierce County animal sanctuary involved in the seizure and rescue of birds involved in a cockfighting ring says an additional 64 roosters set to be rescued were instead killed by Yakima County officials.
Kate Tsyrklevich. the co-founder of Heartwood Haven in Roy, told KING 5 the sanctuary had secured homes and other living arrangements for the birds, which remained at the Yakima County property where the other birds were found.
Heartwood Haven previously helped recover more than 50 roosters and hens from the Yakima County property as part of a federal investigation into what prosecutors called a violent prison gang.
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Disgusting

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How does a violent prison gang run a cockfighting ring? Aren't they in jail?