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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

Dog wearing Knicks t-shirt shot and killed by police during NBA Finals celebrations

  • A Los Angeles police officer shot and killed a family dog named Jameson on Saturday night in Canoga Park, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.
  • Officers were responding to a welfare check after a neighbor reported hearing a woman screaming, with police stating the dog rushed at them.
  • Witnesses and the dog's owner clarified that the woman was actually celebrating the New York Knicks ' NBA championship victory.
  • The 2-year-old mix, photographed wearing a Knicks shirt moments before, died at the scene.
  • The incident has led to a memorial for Jameson, and the Los Angeles Police Department is currently reviewing the circumstances.

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