Author: Monte Morin

Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the deaths of three people in Lawndale who apparently suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

The incident occurred about 2:20 p.m. when residents in the 14600 block of Larch Avenue reported hearing gunshots. Authorities arrived at a town house and found three dead bodies inside — that of two men and one woman.

Authorities released no further details.

— Richard Winton

Photo: Sharon Ridgeway lives in the neighborhood where Los Angeles sheriff’s detectives are investigating a triple homicide in a town house on Larch Avenue in Lawndale. Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles County sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman whose bodies were discovered this morning in West Hollywood.

[Updated 9:30 p.m.: Authorities are now reporting that it was two women who were found dead at a West Hollywood residence today. Authorities said one died of an apparent suicide and the other under “suspicious” circumstances. A maintenance worker reported a gas leak at the location.]

Sgt. Diane Hecht said homicide detectives responded to the deaths in the 1100 block of North Fuller Avenue about 10:30 a.m. Authorities have yet to identify the deceased or reveal how they died.



— Richard Winton