On Saturday night, June 13, 2026, an officer from the Los Angeles Police Department shot and killed a friendly family dog while responding to a “screaming woman” report from a neighbor at an apartment complex located in Canoga Park, California.
The dog, Jameson, a two year old golden doodle, had been wearing a New York Knicks jersey when officers knocked on the apartment door informing the family their neighbor had been concerned with the screaming coming from the apartment worried the woman had been in danger. The resident, Marie Marseille was actually celebrating with family.
The disturbing incident has sparked heavy backlash and outrage after everyone discovered the woman had not been in danger, but was exuberant about the New York Knicks winning the NBA finals and securing the first NBA championship title in 53 years. Her neighbor has since apologized and feels awful about Jameson.
When officers knocked on the apartment door, they could hear Jameson barking on the other side and asked the family to secure their dog. As Marseille opened the front door slightly to speak with the officers, Jameson squeezed by her and ran out into the hallway. According to the officer, the dog “charged” at him; that’s when the officer drew his firearm and opened fire. The dog died minutes later.
Marseille was hysterical and could not understand how anyone could shoot her dog who was described by neighbors and very energetic and playful. Not one person interviewed stated there was anything aggressive about Jameson.
A video of the heartbreaking incident has gone viral, and an investigation has been initiated. The saddest part is seeing Marseille kneeling over her dog’s lifeless body crying and screaming. It all just rips our hearts apart.
Check out the video:
One very loved dog is dead for no reason. Rest in peace Jameson.
To help support the family with cremation expenses, et al, a GoFund link has been established:
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