Homicide — Los Angeles, CA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

An LAPD officer shot and killed a 100-pound golden Saint Berdoodle named Jameson on June 13 in Canoga Park.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (a 100-pound golden Saint Berdoodle)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on June 13 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.
  • Two officers were present at the scene and had been responding to a welfare check.
  • Jameson was shot four times by an officer who drew his handgun after the dog approached him.
  • According to the federal lawsuit filed against the city of Los Angeles, Jameson 'never barred his teeth, growled at either officer, or otherwise displayed any attempt whatsoever to attack [the officers].'
  • The LAPD's use of force policy requires an animal to pose an immediate threat of injury before officers can use deadly force.
  • The incident is under investigation by the LAPD and a federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city.