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Neighbor who called 911 apologizes after LAPD fatally shoots dog during Knicks celebration
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A neighbor in Canoga Park called 911 after hearing screaming from a residence during a New York Knicks championship celebration, leading to LAPD officers responding and fatally shooting a dog named Jameson.
- The neighbor, feeling responsible and apologetic, explained they called police due to concerns influenced by past domestic violence experiences but now distrusts the LAPD's handling of wellness checks.
- Police stated the dog rushed and attacked officers, prompting the shooting, while the dog's owner and family dispute the necessity of deadly force and seek transparency and accountability from LAPD.
- The incident has drawn significant public attention, with a GoFundMe raising nearly $200,000 for the family and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell promising a thorough review and public release of body camera footage.
- The family continues to call for LAPD to acknowledge the shooting as unnecessary and to take responsibility for the actions leading to Jameson's death.
