Three peacocks recently died in Salt Lake City’s Poplar Grove neighborhood.

Some residents say they believe at least one and possibly all three were killed — that someone intentionally ran them over.

Those living on and around the street where the peacocks tend to gather took their concerns to Salt Lake City Police.

Ironically, there is a large mural of peacocks on the west side of the SLCPD’s Pioneer precinct building, just a few blocks away.

Tyler Asman said the wild peacocks have been roaming her Poplar Grove street for decades.

“They’re pretty magical! People come drive through the neighborhood just to see them,” Asman said.

Amy Larsen said she and others are always keeping an eye on the peacocks.

“That’s the whole thing... These birds are such a big part of our community,” she said.

Read the story at Fox13Now.com.

The Salt Lake Tribune and Fox 13 are content-sharing partners.