In California, husband shot wife and then took his own life
29 september 2026 в 03:28
In California, preliminary reports indicate that a man shot his wife and then took his own life in their home in an apparent murder-suicide. This was reported by the Santa Monica police in a press release.
According to the information, law enforcement officers arrived at the address on Pico Boulevard, 3100, after a welfare check was requested on Saturday, September 26. At the scene, they found the bodies of a man and a woman, who were believed to be married. Shortly thereafter, detectives began investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Police stated that the husband shot his wife around 6:42 a.m. on the same day their bodies were discovered, and then he took his own life. The press release also noted that a firearm was found at the crime scene. The police emphasized that this murder-suicide is an isolated incident and poses no threat to the public.
The names of the couple have not yet been released, as official confirmation from the Los Angeles County coroner is pending, along with notification of next of kin. The coroner will determine the official causes and manners of death for both victims.
Additional details, including any possible history of domestic violence or previous police calls to their home, have not been provided. The police also did not disclose who specifically requested the welfare check. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the case to contact the duty officer at 310−458−8427.
According to the information, law enforcement officers arrived at the address on Pico Boulevard, 3100, after a welfare check was requested on Saturday, September 26. At the scene, they found the bodies of a man and a woman, who were believed to be married. Shortly thereafter, detectives began investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Police stated that the husband shot his wife around 6:42 a.m. on the same day their bodies were discovered, and then he took his own life. The press release also noted that a firearm was found at the crime scene. The police emphasized that this murder-suicide is an isolated incident and poses no threat to the public.
The names of the couple have not yet been released, as official confirmation from the Los Angeles County coroner is pending, along with notification of next of kin. The coroner will determine the official causes and manners of death for both victims.
Additional details, including any possible history of domestic violence or previous police calls to their home, have not been provided. The police also did not disclose who specifically requested the welfare check. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the case to contact the duty officer at 310−458−8427.
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