LAPD investigating deadly triple shooting in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES - Three men were found dead inside a Hollywood apartment Tuesday night after officers responded to a welfare check, prompting a large homicide investigation that remains active through Wednesday afternoon.
Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division processed the scene, canvassed the neighborhood for surveillance video, and are working to determine exactly what happened inside the apartment.
What we know:
Officers responded just before 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29 to a welfare check at an apartment building in the 1900 block of Wilcox Avenue in Hollywood.
After obtaining a key from the apartment manager, officers entered the apartment and found three adult men dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Deadly triple shooting under investigation in Hollywood
Police said they believe there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced all three victims dead at the scene.
The investigation has since been turned over to the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division Special Investigation Section.
Police said they are not aware of a weapon being found inside the apartment, and the LA County of Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death for each victim.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not released the identities of the three victims.
Police have not identified a suspect or announced a possible motive.
Authorities have also not said when the shootings occurred or what prompted the original welfare check.
Captain Nunez said investigators believe the incident was isolated and that there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the LAPD.
The Source: This report is based on information provided by the Los Angeles Police Department.