Gorilla Shot At Cincinnati Zoo & Zoo Director Answers Questions [VIDEO]

WARNING...this is not easy to watch.  A gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio was shot after a 4 year old fell into the gorilla exhibit.  The 17 year old gorilla, Harambe, was shot and killed.  Many are questioning why this was necessary and why tranquilizing the animal wasn't an option.  The child is OK and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

First, here is the unedited video of the child in the exhibit:

The Zoo Director answers questions regarding the shooting of Harambe: