LAPD Under Scrutiny After Dog Shooting During Knicks Celebration

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The dog's family, through attorney Brett Greenfield, stated, "This was a welfare check. The 911 caller did not report violence. The 911 caller did not report a fight. The 911 caller did not report a domestic dispute."

NBC Los Angeles - The dog's owner, Marie Marseille, described Jameson as "a very playful dog, very happy and energetic and excited," and stated, "I see the officer shoot him twice. I did see that. I was right there when it happened."

ABC7 Los Angeles - The dog's owner, Marie Marseille, described Jameson as a "very playful dog, very happy and energetic and excited."

ABC7 Los Angeles - The neighbor who called 911 expressed feelings of responsibility for the dog's death, stating, "I feel responsible for what happened. I'm so sorry. I never wanted anything bad to happen."

NBC Los Angeles - The dog was identified as a 2-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle named Jameson, weighing 106 pounds.

NBC Los Angeles - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her concerns about the shooting, stating, "What I saw on the bodycam footage is disturbing and tragic."

ABC7 Los Angeles - The dog's owner is identified as Marie Marseille.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The dog that was shot is a golden retriever-poodle mix named Jameson.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The neighbor who called 911 remains anonymous due to safety concerns.

TMZ - The family of the dog plans to sue the LAPD if they do not admit wrongdoing.

WHAT:

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD's Internal Affairs Division has opened an investigation into the shooting, which is separate from a use of force investigation.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that the dog was shot four times during the encounter.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The body camera footage shows the officer had his firearm drawn before Jameson emerged and throughout the encounter, raising questions about the necessity of the shooting.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The video captures the sound of the dog barking and officers shouting at the owner to restrain the animal before the shooting occurred.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The footage shows that Jameson was wearing a New York Knicks jersey inside his home at the time of the incident.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that the dog allegedly charged at an officer, prompting them to open fire, but the dog's owner described Jameson as "very playful" and not aggressive.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD blurred the face of the officer who fired the shots, which is unusual for body-worn videos, to "verify the credibility of the threats they’ve received."

ABC7 Los Angeles - The LAPD blurred the face of the officer who fired the shots in the bodycam video, which is unusual for body-worn videos, to "verify the credibility of the threats they’ve received."

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that shots were fired after the dog allegedly charged at an officer, prompting them to open fire.

NBC Los Angeles - Several official citizen complaints have been received by the LAPD regarding the shooting, prompting an investigation by the LAPD Internal Affairs Division.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD's investigation into the shooting can take up to a year to complete.

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD released body camera footage showing the moments before an officer shot and killed Jameson.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The shooting occurred during a New York Knicks championship celebration.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The neighbor who called 911 expressed feelings of responsibility for the dog's death.

ABC7 Los Angeles - A GoFundMe created in Jameson's name has raised nearly $200,000.

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell promised a comprehensive review of the shooting.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The incident took place in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The 911 call originated from a residence on Jordan Avenue.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The police responded to the call on a Saturday evening.

WHY:

NBC Los Angeles - Mayor Karen Bass stated, "I have spoken directly to the Chief to ensure a full investigation and accountability for any wrongdoing."

NBC Los Angeles - Mayor Karen Bass stated, "I will make sure that the investigation is thorough and transparent so that Angelenos have a complete understanding of what happened to Jameson and this family."

NBC Los Angeles - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated, "I have spoken directly to the Chief to ensure a full investigation and accountability for any wrongdoing."

NBC Los Angeles - Mayor Bass indicated that the LAPD's current use of force policy on dog encounters needs updates, stating, "this shooting makes clear that while LAPD provides officers with written guidance on the use of force and pets, this is not enough."

ABC7 Los Angeles - The 911 caller reported screaming and requested a welfare check on Marie Marseille.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that the dog rushed toward officers and attacked them, prompting the shooting.

HOW:

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD's "Use of Force Directive" on dog encounters includes tactics such as voice commands, spray, and fire extinguishers, and states that deadly force can be used when it’s reasonable to protect the officer or another person from the threat of death or serious bodily injury.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD's investigation into the shooting can take up to a year to complete, and the understanding of the incident may change as additional evidence is collected.

NBC Los Angeles - The LAPD's "Use of Force Directive" on dog encounters includes tactics such as voice commands, spray, and fire extinguishers, and states that deadly force can be used when necessary to protect against threats of death or serious bodily injury.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Body camera footage shows the officer had his firearm drawn before Jameson emerged and throughout the encounter.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The officer fired multiple shots at Jameson, including after the dog had already fallen to the ground.

(UPDATED June 21, 2026 04:17 UTC)

The LAPD's Internal Affairs Division has launched an investigation into the shooting of a dog, which reportedly involved four shots fired during the encounter. The dog's owner, Marie Marseille, witnessed the incident and described her pet, Jameson, as "a very playful dog, very happy and energetic and excited." Mayor Karen Bass has assured that she is in direct communication with the Chief to guarantee a thorough investigation and accountability for any wrongdoing.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Body camera footage from the LAPD shows the officer had his firearm drawn before Jameson emerged from his home, raising questions about the necessity of the shooting, while the video captures the sound of a barking dog and officers shouting for the owner to restrain it. The LAPD claims the dog charged at an officer, but the owner described Jameson as playful and not aggressive, and the department blurred the officer's face in the footage to address threats received. Mayor Karen Bass has promised a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident, which could take up to a year to complete as more evidence is gathered.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 15:30 UTC)

In a tragic incident involving a dog, the owner, Marie Marseille, described her pet Jameson as a "very playful dog, very happy and energetic and excited." The LAPD reported that shots were fired after the dog allegedly charged at an officer, leading to the officer using deadly force, which has prompted Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to call for a full investigation and accountability for any wrongdoing. In an unusual move, the LAPD blurred the face of the officer involved in the shooting to address threats they have received, while their "Use of Force Directive" outlines various tactics for handling dog encounters, including the use of deadly force when necessary to protect against serious harm.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 08:08 UTC)

A two-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle named Jameson, weighing 106 pounds, was involved in a shooting that has raised significant concerns from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who described the bodycam footage as "disturbing and tragic." In response to several official citizen complaints about the incident, the LAPD is launching an investigation through its Internal Affairs Division, which could take up to a year to complete. Mayor Bass also emphasized the need for updates to the LAPD's use of force policy regarding dog encounters, noting that the current guidelines, which include tactics like voice commands and spray, are insufficient to prevent such tragic events.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 06:22 UTC)

In Canoga Park, Los Angeles, a golden retriever-poodle mix named Jameson was shot and killed by an LAPD officer during a response to a 911 call made by a neighbor concerned for the dog's owner, Marie Marseille. Body camera footage released by the LAPD shows the officer had his firearm drawn before Jameson approached and fired multiple shots, even after the dog had fallen. Following the incident, the dog's family plans to sue the LAPD if they do not acknowledge any wrongdoing, while a GoFundMe in Jameson's name has raised nearly $200,000.