A celebration following the New York Knicks’ championship victory ended in tragedy when a family’s beloved dog, Jameson, was fatally shot by a Los Angeles Police Department officer.
Topanga Patrol Division police officers responded to reports of a “screaming woman” at an apartment unit in Canoga Park, California, on Saturday, June 13, at 8:55 p.m., according to a Los Angeles Police Department press release.
Upon their arrival, officers found New York native Marie Marseille watching the Knicks win the championship with Jameson. The pet was wearing the basketball team’s jersey, according to FOX 11.
Police said that while they spoke to Marseille, a “large dog was by her side” and was “barking at the officers.”
“The officers asked her to secure the dog, and the resident closed the door momentarily. She re-opened the door, and the dog exited the apartment,” the release stated. “Once outside of the apartment, the dog charged at one of the officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS).”
Jameson, a 2-year-old golden retriever, Saint Bernard and poodle mix, died in the shooting. The LAPD said in the release that the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services then took custody of his body.
Following the shooting, Marseille told FOX 11 that she didn’t “understand what happened.”
“I don’t understand why he had to get shot, I don’t get it, he didn’t do anything,” she said. “He’s my baby, he’s my baby. It doesn’t make any sense to me, I can’t make sense of anything.”
Marseille also told the outlet that Jameson wasn’t baring his teeth, barking, growling or being aggressive when the officers were at her home. “He was just moving towards the officer,” she said.
Force Investigation Division investigators responded to the scene after the shooting and are now looking into the incident, according to the LAPD.
The LAPD also said that the dog owner was there at the time of the incident and cooperated with the investigation. No community members or officers were injured in the shooting.
Following the dog’s death, a GoFundMe page was set up with the goal to “get justice for Jameson” and to raise money for his cremation fees.
“On June 13th, 2026, 10 minutes after celebrating the Knicks championship win, our dog was fatally shot right outside our home. Jameson was 2 years old, and he was taken from us too soon,” fundraiser organizer Jeremiah Garcia wrote. “Anyone who’s met Jameson would tell you he is the sweetest boy in the world. Please help us raise money to get Justice for Jameson and any cremation fees.”
The LAPD did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment when asked about an update in the case.
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