Neighbor Regrets 911 Call After LAPD Dog Shooting; Fundraiser Soars
WHO:
TMZ - The neighbor who called 911 remains anonymous.
Fast Company - Marie Marseille is the owner of the dog shot by LAPD.
Fast Company - Jeremiah Garcia, Marseille's son, created the GoFundMe campaign.
Fast Company - Najee Ali is the senior organizer of the Los Angeles National Action Network.
Fast Company - LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell vowed to conduct an examination of the incident.
WHAT:
TMZ - A family's dog was shot and killed by LAPD after a 911 call was made.
Fast Company - The GoFundMe campaign for the dog has raised $189,975 from about 7,500 donations.
Fast Company - The initial goal for the GoFundMe campaign was set at $10,000.
Fast Company - The dog, named Jameson, was a two-year-old golden saint berdoodle.
Fast Company - Officers stated that the dog "charged at one of the officers," leading to the shooting.
Fast Company - Activists are demanding accountability for the shooting.
WHERE:
TMZ - The incident occurred in Los Angeles.
Fast Company - The 911 call was made by a neighbor who heard screaming during a celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA Finals victory.
WHEN:
Fast Company - The dog was shot on a Saturday.
WHY:
Fast Company - The 911 call was made due to a neighbor's concern after hearing screaming.
HOW:
Fast Company - Officers arrived to investigate after the 911 call, leading to the encounter with the dog.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 17:44 UTC)
A family's dog named Jameson, a two-year-old golden saint berdoodle, was shot and killed by LAPD officers in Los Angeles after a neighbor called 911 due to concerns over screaming during a celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA Finals victory. The GoFundMe campaign created by Jeremiah Garcia, the son of the dog's owner Marie Marseille, has raised an impressive $189,975 from around 7,500 donations, far exceeding its initial goal of $10,000. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has promised to conduct an examination of the incident, as activists continue to demand accountability for the shooting.