South Gate, California — A shooting involving police left two women and a suspect dead early Saturday morning, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities were dispatched shortly before 2:30 a.m. to an incident on San Luis Avenue, where they found the aftermath of a violent encounter.
While the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been confirmed, early reports suggest that the situation may have begun with a domestic violence call. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department noted that deputies were assisting South Gate police officers when the incident occurred.
Both women were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third woman was transported to a local hospital. Her condition remains undisclosed as investigators work to gather further details. Officials have yet to clarify how the two deceased women died or whether they were shot by police.
The suspect involved in the incident was also found dead at the location. It remains unclear how the suspect died—whether from gunfire exchanged with officers or other causes is still under investigation.
As rain poured down in the area, law enforcement closed off parts of San Luis Avenue, focusing their efforts on collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The investigation continues as they seek more clarity on the events that transpired.
As of Saturday morning, no further information had been released by the sheriff’s department regarding the identities of those involved or the specifics of the incident. Authorities have urged anyone with knowledge about the situation to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau.
Community members are left to grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy. Inquiries can also be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers, as officials seek assistance in piecing together the facts surrounding this disturbing event.