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LAPD Shoots and Kills Family Dog During Canoga Park Condo Welfare Check

A viral video of the aftermath has prompted an internal LAPD review over conflicting accounts of the shooting.

Overview

  • Officers responding to a 911 welfare check at a Canoga Park condominium on Saturday night shot and killed the family dog inside the building.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department told reporters the dog rushed at officers when they arrived, an account cited by local outlets.
  • The dog's owner, Marie Marseille, disputes the police version and says the dog was not aggressive and had moved toward an officer while she tried to comply.
  • Video of the owner grieving at the scene has been viewed millions of times, neighbors have erected a memorial in the hallway, and residents voiced anger at officers on camera.
  • The circumstances remain under review with no public disciplinary action or charges reported and limited official clarity so far about body‑worn camera footage or further steps.