October 13, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Juvenile Division is investigating a double homicide that resulted in the deaths of two minor children.

On October 11, 2026, around 12:49 p.m., officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Olympic Division responded to a radio call reporting an “Ambulance Shooting” near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They also located the suspect, suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victims were 11-year-old and 4-year-old Hispanic males. The suspect is their 35-year-old Hispanic father.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported all three to local area hospitals for medical treatment. Despite emergency medical efforts, both victims were pronounced deceased. The suspect is in custody and is being treated for injuries at the hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. There are no additional suspects being sought, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Juvenile Division is handling the investigation.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact Detective Wilfredo Ortiz of LAPD’s Juvenile Division at 213-486-0530. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department