Community Rallies to Support Family After Dog is Shot by Police

WHO:

US Magazine - The dog, named Jameson, was a beloved pet of a family in Canoga Park, California.

TMZ - The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers were involved in the incident.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Jameson was fatally shot by an LAPD officer during a response to a report of a "screaming woman."

TMZ - A GoFundMe page for Jameson raised over $100,000 in donations.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The incident occurred at an apartment unit in Canoga Park, California.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The shooting incident took place on Saturday, June 13, at 8:55 p.m.

WHY:

US Magazine - The police responded to the scene after a concerned neighbor reported hearing a "screaming woman."

HOW:

US Magazine - LAPD officers arrived at the location in response to the report.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 23:30 UTC)

In a tragic incident in Canoga Park, California, a beloved family dog named Jameson was fatally shot by an LAPD officer while responding to a report of a "screaming woman." The shooting occurred at an apartment unit on Saturday, June 13, and has sparked significant outrage, leading to a GoFundMe page that has raised over $100,000 in donations for Jameson. The Los Angeles Police Department is currently under scrutiny as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.