Nithya Raman condemns LAPD dog shooting in Canoga Park, calls for release of body camera footage: ‘I’m shocked’
Nithya Raman condemned the killing jamesona dog was killed by an LAPD officer Canoga Park Apartment Complex Jameson was shot and killed on June 13 after police were called to a report of a woman screaming at their home. However, the screams came not from any danger, but from the excitement of the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived at the complex and spoke with Jameson’s owner, Mary Massey, asking her to protect the dog. When she closed and reopened the door, 2.1⁄2-year-old Kim St. Bernard Doodle walked out of the apartment. Police said the dog charged at an officer, causing them to shoot him.
Raman was a two-term city council member, write on X After the incident, “I am shocked by what happened in Canoga Park on Saturday. My heart goes out to Jameson’s family. The LAPD review must be thorough and the body-worn camera footage must be released immediately. Regardless of what the investigation ultimately uncovers, the outcome of this incident is unacceptable and shakes our already fragile trust in our public safety system.”
“Los Angeles should implement a public safety response so that joyful family celebrations don’t end in tragedy,” she added.
What the Los Angeles Police Department Says
LAPD defends Jameson’s killing statement on social media.
“Police contacted the resident of the apartment; while speaking with the resident, she was approached by a large dog that was barking at officers,” the statement read. “The officer asked her to watch the dog and the resident immediately closed the door. She reopened the door and the dog left the apartment. Once outside the apartment, the dog charged at an officer, resulting in an officer-involved shooting (OIS).”
Mary told the Hindustan Times website that Jameson “never showed aggression To anyone. “
“I don’t remember him barking. I really don’t remember. Jameson doesn’t bark when someone rings the doorbell or knocks on our door. It all happens in a matter of seconds. I was home alone with Jameson and my two cats while I was responding to a noise complaint for the police. Jameson slipped out from between my legs and within seconds, he was gone,” Mary said.
Mary called for “a transparent and impartial investigation into what happened that night”.
“What I want most is the truth,” she told HindustanTimes.com. “I want to know why this happens and if it can be avoided.”
