By Ricardo Roura
A man and his two 10-year-old twin sons were shot to death in an apparent case of murder-suicide this Sunday afternoon in the Canoga Park district, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported.
According to the LAPD, at approximately 7:15 p.m. a call was received for report a shooting in the 8000 block of Owensmouth.
When emergency services arrived at the scene, The death of the man and the two twin children was confirmedaccording to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
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In a statement, the LAPD reported that Shooting investigated as apparent murder-suicidein which the father is the suspect of shooting his two sons.
It was deployed a large number of officers around an apartment complex located next to a baseball field.
The police presence also motivated dozens of residents of the area to gatherwho observed the work of the officers in the cordoned-off perimeter.
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“It’s really sad. Two small children and their father. It’s a family. Nobody deserves something like this“said a woman who lives near the place where the incident occurred.
several people, apparently relatives of the victims, they cried and hugged each otherwhile others remained silent, perhaps trying to assimilate what had happened.
Detectives spent several hours investigating the home where the shooting occurredcollecting evidence and trying to find out the reason that caused it.
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The house is located opposite Lanark Parkwhere families spent Sunday while the neighborhood was patrolled by police.
“I felt like, even though we didn’t see his family, I thought they needed prayers and reflection, because, I don’t know, personally, regardless of whether I know them or not, I would want to pray.” for someone’s healing and for their overall well-being as a person. It is something very sad,” added the Canoga Park neighbor.
The detectives keep the investigation ongoing of the case.
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If you are having suicidal thoughts or are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential emotional support 24/7.
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