Fatal Shooting of Three in Whittier May be Result of Domestic Dispute
Police are investigating the deaths of three individuals who were found dead in a home in Whittier recently, according to The Los Angeles Times. The incident could be the result of a domestic dispute.
Police answered calls that a woman had been shot in the house, and a SWAT team was brought in because police believed the gunman was still inside the residence. All three people found had died from gunshot wounds. The victims were a man in his 30s, and a man and a woman who were both in their 60s.
According to neighbors, a couple and their adult son lived in the house. The victims were allegedly found when a family member arrived at the house and found the woman dead. Police are trying to tell whether one of those victims died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Whether or not this crime turns out to be a result of domestic or family violence, there is no doubt that domestic violence is a serious problem in this country. Across the country, there are 16,800 homicides per year and $5.8 billion in health-related costs spent per year due to violence between intimate partners.
In California, domestic violence can refer to any type of violence between spouses, partners, former spouses or partners, children, or individuals who are dating. Domestic violence can be a hard charge to dispute, since there are often few external witnesses or physical evidence as to what happened.
If you are being investigated for domestic violence, or have been arrested, contact the Los Angeles domestic violence defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf. Our office has extensive experience in helping defendants to navigate the criminal justice system. Call 866-390-7373 today.
