Fullerton has been struck by tragedy as four adults were found deceased in an apartment on Tuesday, victims of what appears to be drug overdoses. The Fullerton Police Department officers responded to a distressing call on the 140 block of Wilshire Avenue at about 11 a.m., after a friend of the victims alerted authorities that his friends were "unconscious and not breathing," according to KTLA.
The Fullerton police and paramedics arrived to find four adults dead inside the apartment, as per reports by NBC Los Angeles. A man, who is yet to be identified, made the initial call. Police have begun a death investigation, though they have indicated there is no immediate threat to the public.
Further details regarding the cause of the deaths remain under examination as investigators work to piece together what led to this grim scene. The Anaheim Police Department news release, quoted by CBS News, stated, "Fullerton Police Department Detectives responded and are conducting a death investigation."
The identities of the four individuals have not been disclosed as officials continue to investigate. The area on W. Wilshire Avenue, a normally quiet neighborhood, is currently cordoned off as local authorities pursue their inquiries. According to a statement obtained by ABC 7, the incident has left the local community in shock, questioning how such a tragedy could unfold in their midst. As the situation develops, more information is expected to be released on the circumstances surrounding the four deaths.
