A Los Angeles Police Department officer shot and killed a woman’s dog outside her condominium unit Saturday night while she celebrated the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, according to the owner and a preliminary LAPD account.
The incident occurred at the Jordan Condominiums at 7551 Jordan Avenue in Canoga Park. Marie Marseille, a nurse and New York native, was inside watching the Knicks’ 94-90 Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs that clinched the title. Her 2-year-old Golden Saint Berdoodle, Jamison — dressed in a Knicks jersey for the occasion — was outside the unit.
A neighbor called 911 reporting loud voices and what was interpreted as a possible domestic dispute or screaming woman. Approximately 10 LAPD officers responded to the scene.
Conflicting Accounts of the Shooting
Marseille told FOX LA that officers asked her to secure the dog. She said she replied, “Yeah, no problem,” and attempted to comply. Jamison slipped outside and walked toward one of the officers.
“The next thing I know, Jamison is lying on the ground,” Marseille said. “But Jamison wasn’t baring his teeth, he wasn’t growling, he wasn’t aggressive, he wasn’t barking. He was just moving toward the officer.”
FTP: LAPD killed her dog. He was wearing his Knicks jersey.
His name was Jameson. A golden doodle. One of the sweetest, most gentle breeds alive.
A neighbor called a noise complaint. That's it.
20+ officers showed up. Then a helicopter. For a noise complaint in an apartment… pic.twitter.com/8xY1e1IuYh— Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) June 15, 2026
The LAPD’s preliminary statement said officers were approached by a large dog while speaking with the resident. After being asked to secure the animal, the woman closed her door momentarily, then reopened it. “Once outside of the apartment, the dog charged at one of the officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting,” the department said. The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services responded and took custody of the dog, which died at the scene.
No officers or other people were injured.
Why Many View the Shooting as Unnecessary
According to Marseille and widespread public reaction, the use of deadly force was unnecessary because Jamison posed no threat. The dog was a family pet participating in a joyful, historic sports celebration — wearing a Knicks jersey moments before the shooting — and showed zero signs of aggression. It simply walked toward an officer after slipping out during a routine request to secure it.
Critics, including neighbors at the scene and millions who viewed cellphone video of Marseille sobbing over her dog’s body, have questioned the scale of the response (roughly 10 officers for what originated as a possible noise or welfare check) and the decision to shoot rather than use de-escalation, less-lethal options, or wait for the owner to regain control. Viral footage shows Marseille wailing, “He’s such a good dog!” and “We were just celebrating the Knicks,” while neighbors expressed outrage, with one heard saying, “What is the purpose of all of you? This is what we pay for?!”
The Golden Saint Berdoodle (a mix of Golden Retriever, Saint Bernard, and Poodle) was described by family as energetic but non-violent — a beloved pet, not a guard dog or threat.
