Cat found shot with crossbow in Brooklyn

GERRITSEN BEACH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A cat was found shot by a crossbow and managed to survive in Brooklyn.

The stray who has since been named "Whitney" was found in Gerritsen Beach on Friday with a bolt from a crossbow.

She was taken to the vet for treatment where she is now recovering.

Police are investigating and trying to find who might have done this to Whitney.