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

David Sumlin, 32., is suspected of killing a pet dog during a domestic dispute in Los Angeles on Jan. 1, 2024. Courtesy of Los Angeles Police Department

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.