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LAPD officer who fatally shot Canoga Park dog should not serve the city, attorney says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Camilla Rambaldi and Helen Jeong , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The attorney spoke exclusively to NBC Los Angeles, demanding that the LAPD take accountability for the officer's actions.
A woman from Canoga Park is seeking action from the Los Angeles Police Department after her dog was fatally shot by a police officer. Her attorney is calling for the officer's termination and an apology. The incident occurred earlier this month.
The attorney spoke exclusively to NBC Los Angeles, demanding that the LAPD take accountability for the officer's actions. The woman's attorney believes the officer should not continue to serve the city. Further details about the incident and the woman's demands are available from NBC Los Angeles.
The LAPD has not yet commented on the matter.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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