UPDATE: LAPD issues statement promising transparency into investigation of shooting beloved Knicks dog - Pet Rescue Report

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Canoga Park, California
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Canoga Park California in Canoga Park, California: On June 17, an LAPD officer fired his weapon while responding to a domestic call at an apartment complex in Canoga Park, California. Officers had been notified of a “screaming woman” and approached the door where the family’s two‑year‑old Berdoodle, Jameson, was barking. When Jameson ran into the hallway and allegedly charged at the officer, the officer drew his firearm and opened fire, resulting in the dog’s death minutes later. The incident has prompted a department investigation and the launch of a specialized unit for transparency.

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UPDATE: LAPD issues statement promising transparency into investigation of shooting beloved Knicks dog - Pet Rescue Report

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