Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot, Bulldogs Stolen: $500,000 Reward

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Two French bulldogs owned by singer Lady Gaga were stolen in Hollywood on Wednesday night, during a shooting that left her dog walker, Ryan Fischer, wounded. The shooting took place around 9:40 p.m. near 1500 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police said two suspects jumped out of a white Nissan Altima as Fischer was walking three French bulldogs along Sierra Bonita Avenue. The two demanded Fischer turn over the dogs at gun point, and as a struggle ensued, Fischer was shot one time. The suspects then took two of the three dogs, and fled the scene.

Fischer remains at a hospital in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. The third dog ran away during the struggle and was later retrieved by Gaga's bodyguard.

LAPD confirmed the dogs belonged to Lady Gaga in an emailed sent out Thursday afternoon. Earlier on Thursday, multiple sources reported the two dogs were Gaga's beloved bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, and that the singer is offering a $500,000 reward for their safe return.

The first suspect was described as a black man between 20-25 years old, with blond deadlocks and wearing a black hoodie. The second suspect was also a black man, wearing dark clothing and between 20-25 years old.

Information about the dogs' whereabouts should be sent to KojiandGustav@gmail.com, or to safelatips@lapd.online.

The high-profile singer is currently in Rome working on a movie, according to TMZ. She also recently performed the national anthem during the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

Gaga announced in 2016 that she had adopted a new puppy, who she would later name Gustav.

"I chose him last moment because my best friend since I was 4. Bo O'Connor Chef extraordinaire of The Pomeroy NYC bought him, we didn't want them to be separated!" she said at the time.

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City News Service contributed to this report.