Lady Gaga’s bulldogs may have been ‘stolen for ransom’ as star offers $500k reward after 'walker shot by dognappers'

LADY Gaga's bulldogs may have been "stolen for ransom" as the star offered a $500,000 reward after her walker was allegedly shot by dognappers.

Ryan Fischer, 30, was walking the superstar's pooches, Koji, Miss Asia and Gustavo, just before 10pm on Wednesday night when the shocking incident occurred.






He was reportedly shot outside of his West Hollywood home on Sierra Bonita.

Both Koji and Gustavo were stolen, but Miss Asia got away and was later recovered by cops.

Pictures show that Miss Asia was then picked up by one of Gaga's bodyguards.

However, neighbor Buck Angel, who called 911 to report the incident, told The Sun that "where the attack happened can't just be down to chance."

The latest Lady Gaga update comes as:

  • A woman 'screamed' as Gaga's dog walker was shot
  • Gaga offers $500,000 reward for the return of her dogs
  • Footage shows her dog walker bleeding after the incident
  • Everything we need to know about Ryan Fischer is revealed


Angel claimed that the area where the incident took place has "no witnesses that live there" and has "been empty for five years."

"They had to have chosen that spot to carry out the attack, and those dogs were targeted for ransom, it had to be.

"They must have wanted to blackmail Lady Gaga for money."

French bulldogs are on average sold for just over $2,000, however some breeds can go up to $10,000.

Since hearing the news that her dogs were stolen Gaga has offered $500,000 for the return of her beloved pets, "no questions asked," according to TMZ.

The outlet reported that anyone who has to dogs should email [email protected] to claim the reward.

He added that "everyone" walks dogs in the area at the time the incident took place, adding "it wouldn't have been hard to figure out her dog walker's routine."

"And there have not been any dogs stolen here, even though that has been happening in other parts of LA."

When cops got to the scene, they reportedly found the dogwalker conscious but barely breathing, and was transported to hospital in "grave" condition, officials said.

Footage from the scene showed a man on the ground clinging to Miss Asia as he received on-scene treatment.

The man could be seen bleeding as he laid on his side on the ground.


Another man is later seen removing the French bulldog from the victim's arms and comforting it.

The victim appeared to be alert and talking to officers, KABC said.

While Angel called 911, another neighbor administered CPR and saved the dog walker's life.

Buck said: "I heard a lot of screaming last night, it was going on too long.

"I looked out and saw a white sedan in front of the abandoned house, then different guys' voices screaming – I'm sure it was all men.

"I opened my gate and there was a gunshot, so I bolted back into the house and called 911.

"Then I heard a second gunshot and the sound of the car speeding off."

Angel added that he believed Fischer was dead following the alleged shooting.

"When they [police] arrived I came out and saw my neighbor from across the street giving aid to the man who was shot.

"He was compressing his chest, trying to stop the bleeding. He was saving his life.

"I actually thought he was dead. He was shot once, I believe, even though there were two gun shots.

"The injured guy told out neighbor as he was compressing the wound, 'those were Lady Gaga's dogs' so that's how we found out'."

The neighbor who administered first aid to Fischer told The Sun: "I'm glad [Ryan] is OK it was a horrible thing to happen."

Another neighbor said: "I see Ryan all the time. He's a lovely, friendly guy. It's terrible. He never boasts about working for Lady Gaga, he just says he 'works for someone important'."




According to 911 dispatch audio, obtained by The Sun, there were numerous calls were made about the shooting.

The dispatcher reported that "one gunshot" was fired and that there were reports of "a female screaming."

Another call reiterated that there were "shots fired" at the location.

Just minutes later, a call confirmed that there was "one victim down."

Public Information Officer Jeff Lee from LAPD told The Sun: "We had a shooting that took place at 1500 block of N Sierra Bonita Avenue at 9:40pm.

"Male unknown suspect fired a gunshot. Victim was male white 30 years of age.

"Victim was transported to local hospital in unknown condition. No arrest made yet."

Cops described the suspects as two black males who were wearing baseball caps.






Her dad, Joe Germanotta, shared a plea for the public's help in finding her daughter's dogs on Thursday.

"Our whole family is upset and praying Koji and Gustavo are not harmed," Germanotta told Fox News.

"Help us catch these creeps," he added.

"Horrible people in LA," Germanotta continued. "Shooting someone in order to steal dogs is wrong."

They reportedly fled the scene in a white BMW and, according to TMZ, are still on the loose and no arrests have yet been made.

Law enforcement officials told the outlet that they are not sure whether or not Gaga's dogs were specifically the target.

Lady Gaga was spotted in Rome, Italy, just yesterday sporting a new brunette look.

She was wearing a leopard print dress, a black studded face mask, black heels, shades and bag.

It is unclear if she has yet returned from Italy, or if she has plans on doing so.



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