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CANOGA PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The owner of a dog who was shot and killed by LAPD officers in Canoga Park is now suing the city of Los Angeles.
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The lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that the officers involved in the incident broke department policy governing the use of force against animals.
It stems from a shooting on June 13 at an apartment complex. Police responded to reports of screaming coming from a residence there, but the situation ended in tragedy when officers shot and killed a golden retriever-poodle mix named Jameson.
The dog’s owner, identified as Marie, had been celebrating the New York Knicks’ championship win, according to witnesses.
Police say the dog rushed toward officers and attacked them, but the family says he was just excited.
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The lawsuit claims that officers are authorized to use force against an animal “only when the animal poses an immediate threat of injury” under LAPD policy, and that officers are supposed to receive training to determine that.
The lawsuit alleges that if the officer who opened fire did receive such training, it was not applied in that situation.
Last month, police released body camera footage of the incident, which has sparked outcry from activists and animal advocates.
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Jameson’s owner is seeking unspecified damages.