A celebration of the New York Knicks’ NBA championship win at an apartment in Canoga Park ended with a dog being shot and killed by the Los Angeles Police Department on Saturday night, officials said.
Officers responded to the 7500 block of Jordan Avenue at around 9 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing a woman screaming from inside an apartment, according to the LAPD.
When officers arrived, they learned she was not in danger and that she was screaming because the Knicks were beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to secure their first NBA title in 53 years.
While speaking to the woman, a large dog was by her side barking at officers, the LAPD said. Police asked her to secure the dog and the woman momentarily closed the door and reopened it.
The dog exited the apartment and charged at one of the officers, the LAPD said in statement, and an officer opened fire.
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services arrived on scene and took custody of the deceased dog. The dog’s owner is cooperating in the investigation, LAPD said.
No other community members or officers were injured in the incident, police said.
