Puppy Thrown From Moving Vehicle in LA Attempted Murder Case

. Three people were arrested after a puppy was thrown out of a moving vehicle.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Police arrested three people Saturday in connection with a carjacking and attempted murder after a dog was thrown from the suspect's vehicle.

The attempted murder and carjacking occurred on March 26, near St. John Missionary Baptist Church, in southern Los Angeles.

Police said the puppy was placed into a Michael Kors tote bag before it was thrown. The dog was not injured and placed at South Los Angeles Animal Services. Los Angeles Police Department continues its investigation.

In connection with this incident, police arrested Gustavo Alvarez (27), Lynette Moreno (27), and Michelle Zamudio (25).

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