Grandmother, 4 Children Shot And Killed In Lancaster Home; Father Germarcus David Arrested
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on murder charges in the shooting deaths of his four children and their grandmother Sunday night at a home in Lancaster.
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested on murder charges in the shooting deaths of his four children and their grandmother Sunday night at a home in Lancaster.
Officials with LAPD's Northeast Division said the approximately 40-year-old victim was transported to County USC Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Two of the victims were reported to be in critical condition when authorities arrived on the scene.
Witnesses said that the suspect approached Vargas and asked him where he was from. Before the father of two could respond, the assailant shot him in the chest.
Police say the boy had been playing video games in his bedroom when he was shot.
LAPD Chief Michael Moore announced to the Police Commission Tuesday that the department is forming a special task force to tackle the recent slew of "follow-home robberies."
There may be as many as three potential crime scenes in connection with the shooting, and several streets have been blocked off for the police investigation.
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The Pasadena Police Department is investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a stray bullet while playing video games.
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An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. There were two others injured in the shooting, one juvenile and another adult. They were both transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
James Vargas was walking to get tacos with his wife and two children early Sunday morning when a man approached the father and shot him.
The victim, who died on the scene, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
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The man is reportedly in stable condition after being shot while sitting in his vehicle in South Los Angeles.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation has been opened into the incident.
The victims were conscious and breathing when officers arrived on scene, police said.
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Authorities are investigating whether a similar shooting in South Whittier earlier in the evening is connected.
The incident took place at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Central Ave. The child was shot in the foot and transported to the hospital. As of 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, police do not have any details no a possible suspect.
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