County authorities have identified two of the three individuals killed in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, an incident that investigators believe may have been a double-murder-suicide.
The gunfire occurred around 5 a.m. Last Friday in the 3200 block of Millbury Avenue, near Bresse Avenue. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a man and a woman died at the scene, whereas a second man died after being transported to a hospital.
The sheriff’s department confirmed that two of the victims were an Asian husband and wife, aged 80 and 56 respectively.
Victim Identification and Medical Findings
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office identified one of the deceased as 56-year-old Bich Lu. Her cause of death was listed as homicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the head, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another victim was identified as 60-year-old Thaun Chung, who died at a hospital. The medical examiner has not yet listed a cause or manner of death for Chung.
A third individual similarly died at the scene, though authorities have withheld that person’s name pending notification of next of kin.
Investigation and Witness Accounts
Neighbors reported that a relative of the married couple arrived at the scene on Friday and claimed that another relative was responsible for the shooting.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is currently assisting the Baldwin Park police department as they operate to determine the exact sequence of events.
Community Impact and Recent Violence
The tragedy follows a separate shooting that occurred around 5 a.m. The following Saturday in the 12900 block of Bess Avenue. In that incident, a 15-year-old boy from Ontario was killed, and two Baldwin Park men, aged 20 and 21, were critically wounded.
Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding the fatal shooting on Millbury Avenue. Tips can be provided to the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or via lacrimestoppers.org.
Potential Next Steps
Investigators are likely to continue reviewing medical examiner reports to determine the cause of death for Thaun Chung and the unnamed third victim.
Given the witness statements regarding a relative, authorities may seek further interviews with family members to confirm if the event was indeed a double-murder-suicide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly did the shooting take place?
The gunfire was reported in the 3200 block of Millbury Avenue, near Bresse Avenue, in Baldwin Park.
Who were the victims identified by the medical examiner?
The identified victims were 56-year-old Bich Lu and 60-year-old Thaun Chung. A third person died at the scene but remains unidentified.
Was there another shooting in the area recently?
Yes, a separate shooting occurred the following Saturday in the 12900 block of Bess Avenue, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy and critical injuries to two men.
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