LAPD breaks silence on shooting investigation into death of beloved Knicks dog

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is defending the department’s commitment to transparency after an officer fatally shot a family dog while responding to a suspected domestic violence call in Canoga Park, a case that has drawn intense public attention and fueled a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $185,000.Outside the condominium complex where the shooting happened, supporters have left flowers, candles, photographs and handwritten tributes honoring Jameson, a 2-year-old Saint Berdoodle.The growing memorial includes handwritten notes, drawings of Jameson, stuffed animals, and candles.“Jameson was the sweetest boy,” one neighbor wrote.“Seeing him in the hallway would always brighten my day.”The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m.

Saturday when officers responded to reports of a screaming woman and a suspected domestic violence incident at a condominium complex in Canoga Park.“There is no incident more serious than when an officer fires a service weapon,” McDonnell said Wednesday night, announcing that a specialized department unit has launched what he described as a “thorough, multi-layered examination” of the encounter.Police have not yet released details about what unfolded during the encounter.McDonnell said investigators will carefully review all available evidence, including officer actions, witness statements, department policies and training standards.“LAPD officers face unknown dangers on a daily basis, but I expect them to exercise sound judgment, restraint, and respect for life whenever possible,” the chief said.The call came on what had been a celebratory evening for dog owner Marie Marseille and her family, who were marking the New York Knicks’ championship victory.According to a statement released by attorneys representing Marseille and her son, Jeremiah Garcia, Jameson was wearing a Knicks jersey and standing beside Marseille when she answered her door.The family’s attorneys argue Jameson posed no threat and have called...