Shootings

The family of the doodle shot and killed by the Los Angeles Police Department during a New York Knicks celebration says they will sue if the LAPD doesn't admit to their wrongdoing ... TMZ has learned.

The dog's family tells TMZ his owner, Marie Marseille, has hired an attorney as an investigation is underway over the shocking shooting of the beloved 2-year-old poodle mix named Jameson on Saturday ... and she's ready to put up a fight against the LAPD so Jameson gets justice.

The attorney, Brett Greenfield, tells TMZ ... "If the LAPD does not address this appropriately relating to the officer and my client, I will be filing a lawsuit. We play to win, it's just that simple. We are not happy about this."

1:42 PM PT -- The court ruled against Tyler's request ... and ruled against his roommate testifying in-person.

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, wants his roommate and alleged lover as an in-person witness in his murder case ... TMZ has learned.

As you know, Robinson has been charged with allegedly shooting and killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September.

New legal docs, obtained by TMZ, indicate Tyler's roomie, Lance Twiggs, could testify in the murder case.

The set of an Amazon MGM flick with some major star power was evacuated ... after a shooting in Los Angeles during a watch party for a World Cup game ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... one person was shot, and a suspect was arrested at a large watch party for the game between Mexico and South Korea. The party was in Koreatown near the "Tyrant" set, a thriller starring Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, Demi Moore, and Hudson Williams.

A source close to production tells TMZ ... the set was not evacuated by LAPD ... but crew and cast -- which included some of those big stars -- were sent home by production as a precautionary measure.

The neighbor who dialed 911 before LAPD shot and killed a family's dog is speaking out ... apologizing profusely for ever getting cops involved.

ABC7 -- a local affiliate out in Los Angeles -- spoke to the neighbor, who is remaining anonymous amid alleged ongoing threats they have received ... and they say they only called police because they couldn't get in contact with a screaming woman inside a residence.

They say they were outside the condo building, shouting up and trying to get the family's attention ... fearing the worst might be happening -- especially since they say they are a domestic violence survivor.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were spotted out in L.A. for the first time since their Beverly Hills home was targeted in a terrifying shooting ... and the superstar couple appeared to be in great spirits.

The singer looked effortlessly stylish in a beige belted coat and matching trousers, while Rocky kept it sharp in a suit Wednesday as the pair stepped out of celebrity hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.

The two looked relaxed and happy as they enjoyed a night out together, putting on a united front months after the frightening ordeal.

Los Angeles' top cop is speaking out after outrage erupted over the fatal police shooting of a dog in Canoga Park ... with Chief Jim McDonnell promising a "full and comprehensive review."

In a newly released statement, McDonnell stressed there's "no incident more serious" than when an officer fires a service weapon ... adding, "The loss of a pet is deeply personal."

The chief said the probe will take time to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability, while adding that officers face unknown dangers daily but are still expected to exercise sound judgment, restraint and respect for life whenever possible.

A GoFundMe page for the 2-year-old dog shot and killed by an LAPD officer has soared to over $100,000 in donations.

As we reported ... the dog, Jameson, was shot to death when cops responded to his owner's home after a concerned neighbor heard a woman screaming after the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals.

LAPD says the dog charged at them, and that's why an officer pulled the trigger ... but his owner, Marie Marseille, claims her dog wasn't doing anything wrong.

9:34 AM -- The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a news release on the shooting. They said in a statement ... "The officers met with the person reporting (PR) who directed the officers to the apartment unit. The officers contacted the resident in the apartment unit; while speaking with the resident, a large dog was by its side barking at the officers."

They continue ... "The officers asked her to secure the dog, and the resident closed her door momentarily. She re-opened the door, and the dog exited the apartment. Once outside of the apartment, the dog charged at one of the officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS)."

LAPD says the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services responded and took Jameson's body. They added Marie was cooperating with authorities.

According to the release, the Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident.

LAPD shot and killed a 2-year-old dog who wasn't doing anything wrong ... at least according to his owner.

Cops were responding to a call Saturday from a resident who wanted them to check on a screaming woman in a Canoga Park condo building. When officers arrived, they fatally shot the woman's dog, Jameson, claiming he rushed at the officers.

But his owner, Marie Marseille, says that's not what happened. She told FOX 11 ... "Jameson wasn't baring teeth. He wasn't growling. He wasn't aggressive. He wasn't barking. He was just moving towards the officer."

A Pasadena police officer is coming under fire ... after accidentally shooting another cop in what is being described as a "horseplay" incident.

On Wednesday, Pasadena PD publicly released a dashcam video from September 7, 2025 ... which shows a police vehicle approach two officers standing in front of another cruiser.

You can see one cop quick-draw his gun and point it at the officer in the driver's seat of the car that's pulling up on them, before ultimately putting it back in his holster.

A historic festival in Ohio could have turned into a blood fest Saturday after gunmen sprayed at least 12 people with bullets nearby, critically injuring two, according to police.  

The bullets started flying around 5:30 p.m. near the Old West End Festival in Toledo as a pair of gunmen unloaded their firearms, "probably" shooting at each other, Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan said.

Hundreds of people -- including children -- were attending the festival just a stone's throw away, officials said. It's unclear if any of the attendees were struck by gunfire.

Sean Avery says his neighbor did more than allegedly fire gunshots at his L.A. home ... the ex-NHL star claims the guy's "crazy" behavior included sending 2 prostitutes to Sean's door.

We broke the story ... sources told us shots rang out at Sean's Hollywood Hills house while a contractor was working on the residence, and shortly afterward, Sean went on camera to break down the wild incident.

Keep in mind neither he nor his wife, Hilary Rhoda, were home when it happened, but the former NHL star said ... "My crazy neighbor shot out the tires of the contractor building a new deck at the house."

President Donald Trump is going back for seconds at the White House Correspondents' Dinner ... announcing a new date for the event after an alleged assassination attempt forced an abrupt end to the gala.

POTUS confirmed Tuesday the annual dinner -- which was cut short when a gunman opened fire on April 25 -- has been rescheduled for July 24 at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria in D.C.

In a post on Truth Social, the Prez framed the rescheduling as a show of "Strength and Fortitude" ... saying the country can't let "Lunatics" dictate schedules or disrupt traditions.

A South Carolina convenience store owner has been cleared in the shooting death of a Black 14-year-old boy back in 2023, after a jury found him not guilty of murder.

ICYMI, Asian business owner Chikei Rick Chow shot and killed Cyrus Carmack-Belton in June 2023 after he allegedly stole from his store. Prosecutors alleged Chow chased the teen 130 yards from his store and sent a bullet through his back in an act of rage after he wrongly assumed he had taken four bottles of water, according to reports.

Chow's defense lawyer said he fired at the teen because he allegedly pointed a gun at his son. Carmack-Belton was confirmed to have a semiautomatic pistol at the time of the incident, but it fell to the ground during the chase, according to prosecutors. He allegedly never threatened anyone with it.

Tragedy in L.A. -- two adults and two children were found dead inside a North Hills home in what cops are investigating as a murder-suicide.

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene around 8 PM Wednesday night ... and first responders discovered four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

All four were pronounced dead at the scene -- and video shows the neighborhood swarmed with police, the home sealed off behind crime scene tape.

A pregnant woman was shot in front of her 2-year-old while driving home from a prenatal appointment, in what cops are calling a road rage incident.

According to legal documents, authorities say Anthony Lee-Armstrong shot the woman on May 17 in St. Louis, as the woman was driving with her partner and young child.

The man and woman were allegedly cut off by a black Honda and a Volkswagen sedan as they were approaching a QuikTrip gas station.

An NBC reporter's stunned reaction during the White House shooting scare is going massively viral ... with social media users already turning the moment into memes.

NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin was filming outside the White House Saturday when multiple gunshots suddenly rang out nearby. In the now-viral clip, Tsirkin freezes mid-report and asks, "What is that?" as loud pops echo through the area behind her.

Her cameraman initially guessed the sounds were fireworks ... but seconds later, the seriousness of the situation became obvious as Tsirkin and her crew rushed toward cover while an armed Secret Service agent moved into position outside.