A Canoga Park resident, Marie Marseille, reported that her dog, Jameson, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever-Saint Bernard and poodle mix, was shot and killed by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer outside her condominium complex on Saturday night.
According to Marseille, she was attempting to secure Jameson when the dog managed to slip outside and approached an officer before the shooting occurred.
The incident has sparked significant outrage in the community, with a video of Marseille grieving over her dog gaining more than two million views online. Neighbors have expressed their anger and support for Marseille. A GoFundMe campaign was launched on behalf of the family. The family wrote: ``On June 13th, 2026, 10 minutes after celebrating the Knicks championship win, our dog was fatally shot right outside our home. Jameson was 2 years old, and he was taken from us too soon. Anyone who's met Jameson would tell you he is the sweetest boy in the world. Please help us raise money to get Justice for Jameson and any cremation fees.''
The LAPD released a statement saying they made contact with the woman at the apartment in question and "a large dog was by her side barking at the officers. The officers asked her to secure the dog, and the resident closed her door momentarily. She reopened the door, and the dog exited the apartment. Once outside the apartment, the dog charged at officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services responded to the scene and took custody of the deceased dog. The dog owner was at the scene and cooperated with the investigation."
The case is reminiscent of other recent incidents involving police officers and dogs in Los Angeles. For example, in a separate incident in South Los Angeles, an LAPD officer shot a family's pet dog after it allegedly bit another officer. The dog survived, and the officer was not seriously injured.
As reported by LAPD Online, investigations into officer-involved shootings are ongoing and subject to change as new evidence is reviewed. The Force Investigation Division is expected to look into the Canoga Park incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.