Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation 

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

June 17, 2026 – Canoga Park, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on June 13, 2026, at around 8:55 p.m., Topanga Patrol Division police officers responded to a radio call for a “Screaming Woman” inside of an apartment unit, located in the 7500 block of Jordan Avenue.

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 her side barking at the officers. 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).

The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services was notified, responded to the scene, and took custody of the deceased dog. The dog owner was at scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and are investigating this incident.

Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and are investigating this incident. No community members or officers were injured as a result of this incident.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department