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Dad allegedly kills 2 children before shooting himself in Pico-Union, LAPD says
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Two children, a 10-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting in Los Angeles' Pico-Union neighborhood after their father allegedly shot them before attempting to take his own life.
- The incident occurred near Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street just before 1 p.m., and the father, described as a Hispanic man aged 30-40, is currently in custody and receiving medical treatment.
- The children were pronounced dead at a hospital, and police confirmed there are no additional suspects or ongoing threats to the community.
- Witnesses captured the chaotic aftermath on video, expressing shock and sadness, while neighbors voiced their grief and concern for the family.
- The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather information.
