Woman Shot and Killed in Encino; Husband Arrested, Police Say
Homicide Investigation Underway
A homicide investigation is underway after a 54-year-old woman was found shot to death in an Encino neighborhood on February 5, 2025. Los Angeles police responded to a shooting at a home on the 18000 block of Santa Rita Street at 7:22 p.m.
Victim Pronounced Dead at the Scene
Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to the head outside the home. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect Identified as Husband
The suspect, a 64-year-old man who police said was her husband, was taken into custody.
Neighbor Recounts Hearing Yelling for Help
A neighbor, Elinor Ahoubim, said her brother initially heard a woman yelling for help outside on the street. “I don’t know if it was the same lady, but I heard a lady screaming something in Spanish and she sounded very scared,” Ahoubim recalled. “It was very frightening.”
Community Shaken by News
Details are limited and it’s unclear what led up to the fatal shooting. Neighbors were shaken over the news in what they say is an otherwise quiet community. “Encino is supposed to be a very safe neighborhood,” said Ahoubim. “I’ve felt so safe here until now. Seeing all the cops on the street I’m supposed to call home is scary.”
Investigation Ongoing
The deadly incident remains under investigation. Neither the suspect’s nor the victim’s identities were released.
Conclusion
The shooting has left the community in shock, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
FAQs
* What happened?
A 54-year-old woman was found shot to death in an Encino neighborhood on February 5, 2025.
* Who was arrested?
The suspect, a 64-year-old man who police said was her husband, was taken into custody.
* What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
* What is the identity of the victim and suspect?
Neither the suspect’s nor the victim’s identities were released.
