A 2-year-old golden Saint Berdoodle named Jameson was fatally shot by an LAPD officer on June 13 while wearing a New York Knicks T-shirt.Marie Marseille, the dog’s owner, filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, alleging excessive force during the incident.

Body cam footage shows the dog, who was described as friendly and non-aggressive, bounded toward an officer after being released from Marseille’s apartment.The officer fired four shots, killing the dog.Marseille’s family has raised over $250,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to establish a nonprofit foundation dedicated to animal welfare.The LAPD confirmed an internal investigation is ongoing, and Mayor Karen Bass called for reviewing policies on force against animals.The case has sparked widespread outrage, with critics condemning the use of lethal force against a pet.The lawsuit seeks exemplary damages and attorneys’ fees, highlighting concerns about police accountability and animal rights.