Dog killed, another injured in separate LA shootings just over a week apart

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

LOS ANGELES – An investigation is underway into two separate animal cruelty cases in Los Angeles after one dog was fatally shot and another injured just over a week apart.

The most recent shooting took place Sunday, April 7 around 3:30 a.m. near 52nd Street and Avalon Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

Responding officers found a dog suffering from a gunshot wound and took that canine to the veterinarian for treatment. The dog died from injuries. 

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The first shooting was reported March 29 around 11 p.m. near 23rd Street and Santa Fe Avenue.

At that scene, officers found a dog with multiple gunshot wounds. The dog was taken to a veterinarian for treatment and survived. 

It’s unknown if the two shootings are related. No suspect information has been released at this time. 

Anyone with information on the crimes was urged to call detectives at 323-846-6566, or 877-LAPD-247. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222- TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org. 

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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