32-Year-Old Homeless Man Suspected of Killing Puppy in Domestic Dispute Sought

Published on January 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES—Police sought the public’s help Jan. 3 in locating a 32-year-old homeless man suspected of killing a pet dog during a domestic dispute. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives identified David Sumlin as the suspect, who following the argument, allegedly held a pillow over the victim’s dog and pointed a firearm into the pillow on Monday at around 11:50 a.m., police said. Mr. Sumlin then said, “It’s either you or the dog,” police said. Mr. Sumlin proceeded to fire two rounds into the pillow striking the 4-month-old puppy. Police said LAPD Central Area officers took the puppy to an animal shelter, where it later died....