Los Angeles police say a man and a woman were found dead Friday inside a Westwood home after suffering gunshot wounds. Officers cordoned off the area while detectives processed the scene and spoke with neighbors. Authorities said the deaths are being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
According to ABC7 Los Angeles, officers were called to a multi-story residence in the 1300 block of Holmby Avenue, where they discovered the two victims with apparent gunshot injuries. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told the station that detectives were treating the case as a possible murder-suicide and had not released the victims' names. No arrests were reported and the investigation remained active, the station said.
LAPD Assigns West Bureau Homicide
The Los Angeles Police Department's West Bureau Homicide unit handles investigations in West Los Angeles, including Westwood, and maintains contact information for tipsters on its website. LAPD West Bureau Homicide lists a phone number for tips and other resources. Those who wish to remain anonymous can also leave information with the LA Regional Crime Stoppers tip line at LA Regional Crime Stoppers or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
