LAPD Officer Dismissed After Shooting Beloved Dog on Camera

WHO:

NY Post - The dog involved was named Jameson and belonged to Marie Marseille.

TMZ - The LAPD officer who shot the dog has not been named in the articles.

WHAT:

NY Post - The officer shot the dog four times.

TMZ - The shooting of Jameson was described as controversial and was captured on bodycam footage.

WHERE:

TMZ - The incident occurred in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.

WHEN:

TMZ - The shooting took place on a Saturday.

WHY:

NY Post - One officer remarked, “Dude that’s a big dog,” upon seeing the unleashed animal, suggesting a reaction to the dog's size.

HOW:

TMZ - The officer fired multiple times, specifically four shots, during the incident.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 04:20 UTC)

In a controversial incident captured on bodycam footage, a Los Angeles police officer shot a dog named Jameson four times in Canoga Park. The officer, who has not been named, reportedly reacted to seeing the unleashed dog by commenting, "Dude that’s a big dog." The shooting took place on a Saturday and has sparked significant discussion regarding the circumstances surrounding the event.