LA leaders back investigation into police killing of two-year-old dog
Officers responding to call about ‘screaming woman’, who was celebrating Knicks win, shot dog named Jameson
TL;DR
- LAPD officers shot and killed a two-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle named Jameson.
- The incident occurred after officers responded to a noise complaint about a 'screaming woman' in Canoga Park.
- The 'screaming' was later identified as celebratory noise from the owner, Marie Marseille, reacting to the New York Knicks winning the championship.
- Police stated the dog slipped out of the apartment and charged an officer, resulting in the shooting.
- Marseille claims Jameson was shot twice within seconds and was not aggressive.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called for a thorough and transparent investigation.
- City councilmember Nithya Raman urged the LAPD to release body-worn camera footage and expressed concern over the incident's impact on public trust.