# LAPD's pattern of shooting family dogs raises safety concerns

> An investigation into Los Angeles police shootings of dogs reveals dozens of cases over a decade, prompting questions about tactics and whether some deaths could have been prevented.
- Title: LAPD's pattern of shooting family dogs raises safety concerns
- Summary: An investigation into Los Angeles police shootings of dogs reveals dozens of cases over a decade, prompting questions about tactics and whether some deaths…
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## A child witnesses her family's dog shot
Neveah Aguilar was seven years old when an LAPD officer opened fire on Kush, her family's pit bull, inside their Hollywood apartment.
## Investigation finds dozens of LAPD dog shootings
CBS California Investigates examined Los Angeles Police Department use-of-force reports involving dog shootings over ten years.
## The numbers: 67 dogs shot, 45 killed
Over the past ten years, LAPD officers shot 67 dogs; 45 have been pit bulls.In 2016, there were 19 shootings with 12 deaths.In 2015, there were 11 shootings with eight deaths.
## A second dog shot in Canoga Park
In June, LAPD officers responded to a call about a woman screaming during the NBA Championship game.
## Attorney: more patience could have saved both dogs
Theida Salazar, attorney for Aguilar's family, said police shootings against dogs were common when he worked on her case in 2018.

> If just a little more patience had been exercised, the dog would not have been shot, and I believe in the same instance in Canoga Park.
## Mayor orders review; department says no formal changes yet
Following Jameson's death, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered a review of dog encounters involving deadly force.
## Key takeaway

CBS California Investigates found the LAPD shot 67 dogs over ten years, killing 45, raising questions about police tactics and whether some shootings could have been prevented.