Outrage After Police Fatally Shoot Dog Mistaken for Threat During Basketball Celebration

A fatal shooting of a pet dog by police in California, which occurred while fans were celebrating a basketball team's victory, is causing a major stir in the local community.

The Los Angeles Police Department stated, "A dog that came out of an apartment lunged at an officer, leading the officer to discharge their weapon." The owner's family and the local community are strongly criticizing the incident, labeling it as a case of excessive force by the police.

Reported by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Lee Eui-seon | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Source: New York Post, X (@DaniMayakovski) | Produced by SBS Digital News