LAPD Faces Backlash After Shooting Dog Worn in Knicks Gear

WHO:

TMZ - The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) shot a 2-year-old dog owned by Marie Marseille.

NBC News - The dog was wearing a New York Knicks jersey.

WHAT:

TMZ - LAPD has not apologized for fatally shooting the dog.

NBC News - The dog was shot while officers responded to calls about a screaming woman, which was later revealed to be a celebration of the Knicks winning the NBA championship.

WHERE:

NBC News - The incident occurred in Los Angeles.

WHY:

NBC News - The police were called due to reports of a woman screaming, which was misinterpreted as a distress signal.

HOW:

NBC News - Officers responded to the scene based on the calls they received regarding the screaming.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 21:53 UTC)

In a tragic incident in Los Angeles, the LAPD shot a 2-year-old dog owned by Marie Marseille, who was wearing a New York Knicks jersey. The police were responding to reports of a woman screaming, which turned out to be a celebration of the Knicks winning the NBA championship, and they have not issued an apology for the dog's death. This situation has raised concerns, as the officers acted on what they believed was a distress signal based on the calls they received.