NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 2, 2026United States
Owner of dog killed by LAPD files federal lawsuit against city
Marie Marseille, a Canoga Park resident, has sued the city of Los Angeles after an LAPD officer shot and killed her dog, Jameson, during a welfare check last month. The lawsuit alleges the officer used excessive force and violated department policy regarding encounters with animals, while the city maintains it cannot comment on pending litigation.
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The lawsuit challenges the LAPD's current use-of-force policies regarding pets, potentially forcing a city-wide reevaluation of how officers are trained to handle animal encounters during emergency responses.
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organizationLos Angeles Police Department“The department involved in the shooting and subsequent investigation.”personJim McDonnell“Vowed a full investigation into the shooting.”location7500 block of Jordan Avenue“Site of the incident.”personMarie Marseille“Owner of the dog killed by police.”personKaren Bass“Called for a reevaluation of LAPD policies on pets.”organizationCalifornia Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training“Provides guidelines on dog encounters for police.”otherJameson“The 106-pound Labradoodle mix killed by police.”