Triple Homicide In Newport Beach Under Investigation, Suspect In Custody
NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA) – Three people were found dead Wednesday night in a home in Newport Beach, and police said a suspect was detained.
The suspected killings occurred in a gated community off Palazzo.
.@NewportBeachPD is investigating a triple murder at a home in a gated community. Investigators say a male suspect has been detained, he is at an #Irvine hospital right now. Police say there is no threat to the public. #CBSLA @CBSLA @KCBSKCALDesk pic.twitter.com/de2myAZUTX
— Rachel Kim (@CBSLARachel) February 14, 2019
There is no threat to the public, according to Newport Beach police spokeswoman Heather Rangel.
The suspect reportedly turned himself in at a hospital in Irvine. Detectives remained at the scene collecting evidence, Rangel said.
A motive for the killings was not immediately disclosed.
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