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3 dead in shooting in Lakewood
Three people -- including two adults and a teen girl -- were found dead at a home in Lakewood.
LAKEWOOD, Calif. - Two adults and a teen were found dead at a Lakewood home on Thursday morning, officials said.
What we know:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a call for an assault with a deadly weapon from a home in the 5800 block of Loreli Avenue, near the intersection of South Street and Bellflower Boulevard, around 7:55 a.m.
When first responders arrived, they located three people – two adults and a 17-year-old girl – dead at the scene. The three are believed to be from the same family.
Investigators said a handgun was recovered at the scene. One person, believed to be a relative, was taken in for questioning but is not being considered a person of interest or a suspect at this time.
The investigation is active and ongoing, and officials are asking people to stay away from the area.
What we know:
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown.
No further information was released by authorities.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.