Los Angeles, California — Two children, ages 4 and 10, were fatally shot in broad daylight in Los Angeles on Sunday, and authorities believe their father was responsible, according to media reports. A woman aboard a passing Metro bus reportedly witnessed the shooting and urged the driver to stop.
The shooting occurred around 12:40 p.m. near Catalina Street and Venice Boulevard in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is leading the investigation into what officials described as a possible attempted murder-suicide.
The suspect, believed to be the children’s father, was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and remained in police custody at the hospital, according to reports.
What Happened in the Pico-Union Shooting?
According to reports from local media, the two children were shot near the intersection of Catalina Street and Venice Boulevard on Sunday afternoon.
The children were transported to a local hospital, where medical staff pronounced them dead upon arrival. Their identities have not been publicly released.
An LAPD spokesperson told that the shooting appeared to involve a possible attempted murder-suicide. Investigators believe the man suspected of shooting the children was their father.
Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or the events immediately preceding it.
Woman on Metro Bus Reportedly Witnessed Shooting
A woman traveling aboard a Los Angeles Metro bus reportedly saw the incident unfold and yelled for the driver to stop, hoping to help the children.
According to KTLA, the woman witnessed the shooting as the bus passed through the area. The incident prompted investigators to seek video footage from the vehicle as part of their efforts to establish what happened.
A Metro spokesperson confirmed that the bus was part of the investigation.
“Police investigating a shooting in the Pico-Union area have requested video footage from a Metro bus, which was passing through the area at the time and may have captured the incident,” a Metro spokesperson told “The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation.”
The footage could help investigators reconstruct the incident and establish a clearer timeline of events.
Witnesses Describe the Aftermath
A video posted on the Citizen app reportedly captured people discussing the shooting in its immediate aftermath.
“Oh my God I was on the bus when it happened,” a witness could be heard saying in the video. Another person could be heard repeating a claim about the suspected shooter suffering a gunshot wound.
“He shot himself in the head,” the witness said, repeating the statement.
The comments reflect the shock surrounding the incident, although investigators have not publicly released a complete account of what happened during the shooting.
Suspect Hospitalized and in Police Custody
The suspected shooter was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the incident. Authorities said the man was believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, according to reports.
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He remained in police custody at the hospital, but his medical condition was not immediately known.
Officials have not publicly identified the suspect or released further details about his condition. Authorities also have not announced additional information about potential charges or the next steps in the case.
The investigation remains focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two children and gathering evidence from the scene, including any relevant bus surveillance footage.
What Authorities Have Confirmed So Far
The LAPD is leading the investigation, while Los Angeles Metro has confirmed that a bus passing through the area is relevant to the case.
The children, ages 4 and 10, died after being transported to a hospital. Their father is suspected of carrying out the shooting, according to reports, and was hospitalized after apparently shooting himself.
Investigators have not released the children’s identities or provided a detailed explanation of what led to the violence. Further information is expected as authorities continue examining the evidence and working to establish the sequence of events.
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