L.A. sued over police shooting of dog wearing Knicks T-shirt

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Set us as preferred The fatal shooting of a New York Knicks fan’s dog after her shouts over the team’s thrilling win of the NBA championship is now headed to federal court.Marie Marseille’s 100-pound dog, Jameson, a shaggy golden Saint Berdoodle, was killed on June 13 by an LAPD officer while bounding out of Marseille’s Canoga Park apartment.Two officers knocked on Marseille’s apartment door to check on her after a neighbor in the complex called police to say she could not get a response after hearing exclamations of “Oh my God!” coming from Marseille’s apartment.Body cam video from the officer shows the large dog, wearing a Knicks T-shirt, barked loudly at police when Marseille first opened her door.

She was asked to secure the dog, but when she reopened the door to step out, Jameson pushed past her.Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.The police department has said that it does not comment on pending litigation.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the department would launch a full investigation into what led to the deadly shooting, according to Fox11.Videos of the incident circulated widely, drawing criticism and outrage over the pet’s death.A GoFundMe account set up for Marseille — initially to cover death expenses — has now raised almost $250,000.

The GoFundMe account was revised to say the family now intends to use the money “to establish the Jameson Marseille Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals through advocacy, education, animal encounter training, rescue support, veterinary care initiatives, and direct assistance to animal welfare organizations.” California incorporation records with the secretary of state on Saturday showed no such entity ...