Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

TEMPLE CITY - A likely case of domestic violence led to a horrific shooting New Year’s Day that left a man and woman dead.

Deputies responded to the 9200 block of Pentland Street on a report of domestic violence with a gunshot victim. Deputies discovered a 27-year-old woman suffering multiple gunshot wounds and 28-year-old man suffer a likely self-inflicted wound. Both died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“Three juveniles, ranging in age from 5 to 11, were removed from the home unharmed upon the deputies’ arrival. The three lived in the home and are believed to be the children of the deceased female victim,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a written statement.

A handgun was recovered at the scene.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

TEMPLE CITY - A victim initially described as a female adult died from apparent gunshot wounds early New Year’s Day.

The shooting was reported in the 9200 block of Pentland Street around 7:14 a.m. January 1. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

It is unclear if investigators have identified a suspect.

traffic is apparently blocked near the crime scene and investigators are asking people to avoid the area.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.