LAPD Won't Apologize for Shooting Knicks Fan's Dog

Marie Marseille was celebrating the Knicks’historic NBA title victory with the kind of unbridled joy that makes neighbors pick up the phone. But what started as a noise complaint to the Los Angeles Police Department in her Canoga Park apartment on Saturday night ended in tragedy — and now, a family mourning without so much as an apology from the department.

Police responded after neighbors reported screaming coming from Marie’s unit. During the interaction, an officer shot and killed Jameson, her 2-year-old doodle, after the dog allegedly charged at cops. But here’s where things get murky: Marie disputes that account entirely. She says Jameson did nothing wrong. Her sister, Vanessa, puts it bluntly — the officers have canines of their own and are trained in dog behavior. They should know the difference between a threat and a family pet.

The family’s response has been measured, even as the pain cuts deep. They’re not rushing to sue. They’re not looking for a payday. Instead, Vanessa tells us they want answers about why this happened and are pushing for better officer training so nothing like this occurs again. That’s remarkable restraint in a situation that absolutely warrants anger.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has ballooned to over $120,000. The funds will cover Jameson’s cremation after his autopsy, with the remainder going toward launching a nonprofit in his memory to help dogs in need. It’s a way to transform grief into purpose. LAPD’s Force Investigation Division is now investigating the shooting, but the silence from the department — no apology, no public statement of regret — speaks volumes about how seriously this incident is being taken internally.

The disconnect here is stark. A dog is dead. A family is devastated. And the institution responsible hasn’t extended even the most basic gesture of remorse. That gap between what happened and how it’s been handled is where the real story lives.