911 Caller Apologizes After LAPD Kills Dog Jameson, as GoFundMe Nears $200,000
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jun 19
911 Caller Apologizes After LAPD Kills Dog Jameson, as GoFundMe Nears $200,000
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jun 19
Summary
A Canoga Park neighbor publicly apologized after a 911 welfare call led LAPD officers to fatally shoot Jameson, a golden retriever-poodle mix, during a Saturday response to reports of screaming.
The caller said past domestic-violence experiences shaped the decision to seek help, but described officers as hostile on arrival and said they heard barking, an order to "put your dog away," then five shots.
LAPD said the dog rushed at and attacked officers, while the family says the killing was unnecessary and is demanding transparency, accountability and corrective action.
Nearly $200,000 has been raised in Jameson's name, and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has promised a comprehensive review with body-camera footage; the family is scheduled to view the video Friday.