LAPD Dog Shooting Video Goes Viral: Officer Says ‘I Ain’t Getting Bit by That, Bro’ Before Fatally Shooting Pet After 911 Call
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of a dog during a welfare check response, sparking widespread outrage online and renewed debate over police use of force involving animals.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of a dog during a welfare check response, sparking widespread outrage online and renewed debate over police use of force involving animals.
The incident took place on June 13 after a neighbour called 911 to report a woman allegedly screaming inside an apartment. According to reports, the woman, later identified as Marie Marseille, was celebrating the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years with her dog, Jameson.
In the footage released by LAPD on June 20, officers can be heard asking Marseille to secure the dog, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever-Saint Bernard-Poodle mix wearing a Knicks jersey. After she briefly closed the door, one officer was heard saying, "I ain't getting bit by that, bro," while another remarked, "That's a big a** dog." Times Square Shooting Video: Crowd Scrambles for Cover After Gunshots Ring Out Near Knicks Celebration.
LAPD Dog Shooting Video (Trigger Warning)
Moments later, Marseille reopened the door and told officers, "He's not aggressive." However, Jameson emerged from the apartment, barking and running toward one of the officers. The officer retreated before firing at least four rounds, fatally striking the dog. Texas Shooting: 1 Dead, 9 Injured as Gunman Opens Fire in Midland Before Standoff With Police.
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"No, no, nooooo," Marseille screamed as the shooting unfolded.
The incident quickly drew backlash on social media, prompting LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell to describe the shooting as "incredibly tragic." In a statement, McDonnell said the loss of a pet is deeply personal and confirmed that the department's policies, training and officers' actions would be reviewed as part of an ongoing investigation.
Marseille later told media outlets that she was not screaming in distress but shouting with joy while celebrating the Knicks' historic title win.
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