LAPD kills dog in Knicks shirt while responding to call on screaming woman - who was celebrating Knicks win
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LAPD kills dog in Knicks shirt while responding to call on screaming woman - who was celebrating Knicks win

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Key Points:

  • The Los Angeles Police Department fatally shot a dog named Jameson, a 2-year-old St. Bernard-golden retriever-poodle mix, while responding to a call about a screaming woman in Canoga Park, which was actually a celebration of the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship.
  • The dog charged at an officer after escaping an apartment, leading to the officer-involved shooting; the dog's owner, Marie Marseille, who was celebrating the Knicks' victory, expressed shock and grief, stating Jameson had never shown aggression before.
  • A video showing Marseille grieving over Jameson's body, who was wearing a Knicks jersey, has gone viral with over 15 million views on TikTok, and a GoFundMe for cremation costs has raised over $117,000.
  • Marseille criticized the LAPD's use of lethal force, calling for reform and questioning why shooting was the first response, while planning to donate some of the raised funds or start a nonprofit in Jameson's name.
  • The Knicks' championship win marked their first NBA title in 53 years, a moment of euphoria that tragically coincided with the incident involving Jameson.

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