Introduction to the Incident
A man believed to be the suspect in an attack that killed another man and severely injured a woman and girl in a Montebello apartment was believed to have jumped off the roof of that apartment building, authorities said.
Details of the Attack
Montebello Police Sgt. Craig Adams also said Friday morning that police were “confident he used the hatchet” in the attack of the three victims, who were found inside an apartment during a sweep of the area by police. Police believe the suspect then killed himself, possibly by jumping off the roof, but police were waiting on the medical examiner to determine the exact cause of death, Adams said. Neither of the two decedents had been identified by the medical examiner as of Friday morning.
Victims and Suspect Relationship
The second man was found dead inside the apartment, while a woman and girl were taken to a hospital in critical condition with severe head injuries, police said Thursday. The suspect was related to the victims, but police have yet to disclose the exact relationship between the four people. They did describe the attack as an act of domestic violence.
Investigation and Evidence
Montebello police said they were called to 414 W. Lohart Ave. just before 2:35 a.m. on a report of unknown trouble and arrived to find one man dead outside behind the apartment building. During a sweep of the complex, they found the three victims inside an apartment. A hatchet was found near the man’s body at the rear of the apartment complex.
Eyewitness Account
A neighbor across the street said she awoke to the sound of a man screaming and metal banging. The man sounded like he was yelling at someone and said five words, 20-year-old Nathalie Perez said, but she couldn’t remember what those words were. She said the family who lives at the apartment decorated for Halloween and Christmas each year and “seemed happy” a couple years ago as they passed out candy on Halloween.
Unanswered Questions
What sparked the attack and suicide early Thursday morning was not known. The exact relationship between the suspect and the victims, as well as the motives behind the attack, remain under investigation.
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Conclusion
The incident in Montebello highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing mental health issues and relationship conflicts before they escalate into violent acts. It also underscores the need for community awareness and support for families and individuals affected by domestic violence.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the Montebello apartment?
A: A man attacked and killed another man and severely injured a woman and girl before possibly killing himself by jumping off the roof.
Q: How were the victims and suspect related?
A: The suspect was related to the victims, but the exact relationship has not been disclosed.
Q: What was used in the attack?
A: A hatchet was found near the scene and police believe it was used in the attack.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with police awaiting the medical examiner’s report and working to determine the motives behind the attack.
