GoFundMe confirms campaign for dog shot by LAPD is authentic as fundraising nears $190,000 mark

A Go Fund Me campaign for a woman whose dog was shot and killed by police on Saturday is gaining traction online. The fundraiser was created shortly after a tragedy unfolded in Los Angeles, as a woman was celebrating the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory inside her apartment. After a concerned neighbor who heard screaming called 911, officers arrived to investigate. But when the woman, Marie Marseille, opened the door, what began as a check to ensure she was okay, became a violent encounter. “While speaking with the resident, a large dog was by her side barking at the officers, the LAPD said in a media release. “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.” The statement continued, saying that the dog “charged at one of the officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.” Police confirmed that the dog, who was dressed in a Knicks outfit at the time, was killed during the incident. Graphic and unsettling video goes viral Since the deadly shooting took place, a graphic and unsettling video showing Marseille sobbing over the dog’s body has been circulating online. In the video, Marseille can be heard saying that her dog was not vicious. “He’s such a good dog!” she says in the now-viral footage. Marseille spoke wtih KTLA earlier this week and told the outlet she was “unable to process” why police shot Jameson, the two-year-old golden saint berdoodle. “There had to have been so many other options . . . so many different ways this issue could have gotten resolved. Because it didn’t have to turn into this,” Marseille said. Marseille’s son, Jeremiah Garcia, created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of the dog’s cremation. “Anyone who’s met Jameson would tell you he is the sweetest boy in the world. Please help us raise money to get Justice for Jameson and any cremation fees,” the fundr