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Sheriff’s Homicide investigators continue their investigation into the shooting deaths of a man and woman in Temple City. The incident occurred in the 9200 block of Pentland Street, Temple City, on January 1, 2022, at approximately 7:14 a.m.

Deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station responded to a home regarding a call of possible domestic violence on a gunshot victim. When deputies arrived, they discovered two victims, a 27 year old female Hispanic and a 28 year old male black unresponsive inside the home.
The female victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while the male victim sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Three juveniles, ranging in age from 5 to 11, were removed from the home unharmed upon the deputies’ arrival. The three lived in the home and are believed to be the children of the deceased female victim.

A handgun was recovered at the scene.

There is no additional information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
 
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
 
Forwarded by:  
Deputy Grace Medrano 
Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  
 
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 
 


**Original Press Release**
DATE:   Saturday, January 1, 2022      

REPORTED AT:  Approximately 7:14 a.m. 

LOCATION:  9200 block of Pentland Street, Temple City

VICTIM(S): Female Adult

SUSPECT(S):  Unknown   

UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant  Alfred
 
NARRATIVE:  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators responded to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Saturday, January 1, 2022, at approximately 7:14 a.m., at the 9200 block of Pentland Street, Temple City.
 
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

There is no additional information available at this time. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
 
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
 
Forwarded by:  
Deputy Grace Medrano 
Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  
 
*Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.  
 
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department