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The Latest: US wildlife agency looking at African lion death

This photo shows the dental offices of Walter James Palmer in Bloomington, Minn., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Palmer, an avid hunter, is accused of illegally killing a well-known and protected lion, named Cecil, during a big game hunt in Zimbabwe. The killing has outraged animal conservationists and others worldwide. (AP Photo/Amy Forliti)
This photo shows the dental offices of Walter James Palmer in Bloomington, Minn., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Palmer, an avid hunter, is accused of illegally killing a well-known and protected lion, named Cecil, during a big game hunt in Zimbabwe. The killing has outraged animal conservationists and others worldwide. (AP Photo/Amy Forliti)

By Associated Press 2 min read

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – The latest information on the controversy surrounding a Minnesota hunter and guides in Zimbabwe who killed a protected lion during a hunt in the African nation (all times are Central):

12 p.m.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official says the agency is “deeply concerned” about the recent killing of a protected lion in Zimbabwe.

Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer killed the lion named Cecil on a big-game hunting trip. Zimbabwean authorities have said they are seeking Palmer on poaching charges, but Palmer says he hasn’t heard from authorities.

Laury Parramore of the Fish and Wildlife Service said the agency is “currently gathering facts about the issue and will assist Zimbabwe officials in whatever manner requested.”