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Brevard County Man Arrested After Killing Neighborhood Cat With High-Powered BB Gun

By  //  June 10, 2026

Lucas Stedman arrested for aggravated felony animal cruelty and is being held on a $50,000 bond

Lucas Stedman was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated felony animal cruelty, according to information released by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. On May 11, Stedman allegedly shot a neighborhood cat with a high-powered BB gun and is currently being held on a $50,000 bond following his arrest. (BCSO image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Lucas Stedman was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated felony animal cruelty, according to information released by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 11, Stedman allegedly shot a neighborhood cat with a high-powered BB gun.

Stedman is currently being held on a $50,000 bond following his arrest.

Under Florida law, aggravated animal cruelty is a felony offense involving the intentional act of causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or death to an animal.

Lucas Stedman was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated felony animal cruelty, according to information released by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. (BCSO image)