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Activists call on LAPD to release bodycam video after fatal shooting of dog in Canoga Park
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Activists are demanding the release of body camera footage and the identification of officers after a dog named Jameson was shot and killed by police during a Knicks' NBA championship celebration in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.
- The incident occurred after police responded to reports of a woman screaming inside a condo building; witnesses say the woman was celebrating the Knicks' win.
- Cellphone video captures the emotional aftermath, with the dog's owner expressing shock and grief, emphasizing that Jameson was energetic but not violent.
- Neighbors reported hearing intense screaming followed by gunfire, and a memorial has since formed in the hallway where Jameson died.
- The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under review, while activists and the community call for transparency and accountability from the LAPD.
