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LAPD Releases Body-Cam Footage of Officers Shooting Woman’s Dog in Canoga Park
us-news24 days ago

LAPD Releases Body-Cam Footage of Officers Shooting Woman’s Dog in Canoga Park

The LAPD released edited body-camera footage from Canoga Park showing officers shooting and killing a two-year-old dog named Jameson outside a woman’s apartment after her dog barked at them; the owner said the dog was not aggressive and the dog wore a Knicks jersey. City officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, said an investigation into the use of force would occur. The department released the video more quickly than usual, but it was edited and the officers’ faces were blurred.

Canoga Park LAPD Bodycam: Officer Shoots Dog During Knicks Celebration
local24 days ago

Canoga Park LAPD Bodycam: Officer Shoots Dog During Knicks Celebration

A Los Angeles Police Department bodycam video released Friday shows an officer shooting a 106-pound dog after it charged toward officers in a Canoga Park apartment; the owner says the dog was not aggressive, and the screams heard were from Knicks celebration of the NBA Finals victory. Internal Affairs opened an investigation separate from a use-of-force review, and Mayor Karen Bass urged a thorough, transparent look at LAPD dog-encounter policies. The investigation could take up to a year to complete.

LAPD bodycam captures fatal dog shooting during Knicks celebration in Canoga Park
local25 days ago

LAPD bodycam captures fatal dog shooting during Knicks celebration in Canoga Park

The LAPD released body-worn camera footage from a welfare-check call in Canoga Park that ended with the fatal shooting of a family dog named Jameson. Officials say the dog rushed toward officers and attacked, prompting gunfire, while the dog’s owner and animal advocates question the use of force and call for de-escalation and review. A neighbor who phoned 911 expressed remorse, and a GoFundMe for the family has raised about $200,000; LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell promised a comprehensive review.

LAPD fatally shoots Knicks-celebrating family's dog, sparking calls for body-cam footage
local28 days ago

LAPD fatally shoots Knicks-celebrating family's dog, sparking calls for body-cam footage

A two-year-old doodle named Jameson, wearing a Knicks jersey, was shot and killed by LAPD outside a Canoga Park apartment after officers responding to screaming reports encountered a barking dog that allegedly charged at an officer. The incident occurred just after the Knicks won the championship, and video of the aftermath went viral. A GoFundMe to cover cremation costs quickly surpassed $125,000. Advocacy groups are demanding the release of body-worn camera footage and accountability for the shooting.

Canoga Park dog killed by LAPD spurs demand for bodycam release and officer identification
local28 days ago

Canoga Park dog killed by LAPD spurs demand for bodycam release and officer identification

Activists outside LAPD headquarters demanded the immediate release of body-worn camera footage and the officers’ identities after a dog named Jameson was shot and killed by police during a Knicks celebration in Canoga Park; the incident is under review, with witnesses describing a nonviolent dog and neighbors memorializing Jameson.

After Knicks win, LAPD fatally shoots family dog in Canoga Park
california28 days ago

After Knicks win, LAPD fatally shoots family dog in Canoga Park

A Saturday night in Canoga Park ended in tragedy when six LAPD officers fatally shot a family dog after it exited an apartment during a call about a screaming resident. The owner and neighbors expressed outrage as the department stated the dog charged an officer; the Force Investigation Division is reviewing the incident, and the family has launched a GoFundMe for cremation costs.

Canoga Park murder-suicide shocks neighbors as twins and father die
local-news1 month ago

Canoga Park murder-suicide shocks neighbors as twins and father die

Police believe a father killed his two 10-year-old twin sons, Joseph and Greysen Chavez, in a murder‑suicide in Canoga Park; a handgun was recovered and the father’s name is being withheld pending next‑of‑kin notification as LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division investigates the motive, with neighbors describing a possible family gathering at the time.

Three dead in Canoga Park shooting; police investigate murder-suicide angle
crime1 month ago

Three dead in Canoga Park shooting; police investigate murder-suicide angle

Three people— a man in his 40s and two boys around 10 — were shot to death in Canoga Park, with police saying all victims were shot in the head. Authorities are treating the case as a possible murder-suicide, with the suspect believed to be the father of the children; the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Unit is leading the investigation of the incident that occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Owensmouth Avenue.