Suspect in San Francisco killing of man, dog charged in federal court
Briefly

Johnny Jameson has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition after a fatal incident on December 23, 2024. During an argument, he shot a dog named Cookie and subsequently shot its owner multiple times. Following the shooting, Jameson fled but was found with a box of ammunition in his car. His criminal history includes eight prior felony convictions, making it illegal for him to possess ammunition. A federal judge has ordered him to be held in custody pending the case.
Prosecutors allege that on Dec. 23, 2024, Jameson taunted a man's dogs during an argument and shot one of them, Cookie, in the head.
After the shooting, Jameson drove off in a Honda, which broke down less than a mile away. A box of ammunition with his DNA on it was found in the car.
Jameson has eight prior felony convictions, including a 2020 gun conviction in federal court, that make it illegal for him to have ammunition.
A federal judge has ordered Jameson remanded to custody while this case is pending.
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