Animal Cruelty Dog Shootings NR24115kt/dm

On March 29, 2024, around 11:00 p.m., Newton Area patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the area of 23rd Street and Santa Fe Avenue. Officers located a dog that had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and located evidence of a shooting. The officers transported the animal to a local veterinarian for treatment and the animal survived.

On April 7, 2024, around 3:30 a.m., Newton Area patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the area of 52nd Street and Avalon Boulevard. Officers located another dog that had suffered a gunshot wound and located evidence of a shooting. The animal succumbed to its injuries.

There is no suspect information.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Newton Violent Crime Detectives at (323) 846-6566. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.