CANOGA PARK, LOS ANGELES — A tragic incident has sparked calls for transparency as activists urge the release of police body camera footage following the fatal shooting of a woman’s dog during a celebration for the New York Knicks’ NBA championship in Los Angeles.
On Tuesday morning, representatives from the LA National Action Network convened outside the Los Angeles Police Department’s main office, pressing for the disclosure of the officers’ identities involved in the incident.
“Jameson’s death was both tragic and avoidable,” declared Najee Ali, a leading organizer with the Los Angeles National Action Network. “We insist on immediate accountability, which begins with the swift release of the body camera recordings and the identities of the officers who shot Jameson. The public deserves clarity, and the family deserves closure.”
The unfortunate event occurred on Saturday after police responded to reports of a woman yelling inside a condominium on Jordan Avenue. Witness accounts reveal that the woman was celebrating the Knicks’ victory at the time.
A heartbreaking image taken shortly before the dog’s death captures Jameson sporting a Knicks jersey, further emphasizing the somber nature of the celebration turned tragic.
Activists said the release of body camera footage and the identification of the officers involved are necessary to provide transparency in the case.
Video shows emotional aftermath
In cellphone video from the condo building obtained by ABC LA, a woman can be heard crying.
“Oh my god! Oh my God,” a woman cried. “I cannot believe this is happening. I cannot believe this is happening.”
“We were just so happy. We were just so happy. We were just celebrating the Knicks. We were f—— celebrating the Knicks,” the woman screamed.
Raymon Alvarez, who lives across the street, said he heard the screaming while heading out for a walk.
“The screaming I heard was like, ‘Ah! Oh my God! Oh my God!’ Like just, pure screaming,” Alvarez said.
When he returned home, he said he heard gunfire.
“I didn’t think they were gunshots at first because this area is not really known for any sort of gun violence,” Alvarez said.
The dog owner’s son said off-camera that his mother had simply been celebrating the Knicks’ championship win and that Jameson was energetic but not violent.
“He’s such a good dog!” the woman can be heard screaming in the video from the scene.
Now, a memorial is growing in the hallway where neighbors watched Jameson die.
The neighbor who called police said off-camera that they they feel guilty for calling 911, but sincerely thought their neighbor was in trouble.
The circumstances that led up to the police shooting are under review.
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