Man, Woman Found Dead In Alhambra, Suspect In Custody

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ALHAMBRA (CBSLA) — A 42-year-old Alhambra man remained behind bars Saturday in connection with the deadly shooting of a man and woman inside an apartment in Alhambra.

The suspect, Sam Nhat Do, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

A man and a woman were found fatally shot at an apartment complex in the 400 block of North Second Street at about 7:13 p.m Friday.

Police said a handgun was found at the scene and that Do was taken into custody after he approached an officer and said he had shot two people.

Do is being held on $2 million bail.

A motive for the shooting was under investigation and efforts were underway to determine the relationship between the suspect and victims.

"There are no (other) outstanding suspects and the community is not in danger," Cmdr. Gabriel Ponce of the Alhambra Police Department said.