A married couple and their young son were found dead inside a burning two-story home in Maywood after firefighters responded to smoke early Saturday. Authorities said all three had gunshot wounds and a handgun was found in the room where they were discovered; no suspect was being sought.
WHO:A married couple in their late 40s and their son under age 10; Los Angeles County firefighters; L.A. County Sheriff’s Department homicide officials
WHAT:Three people were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a residence after an apparent murder-suicide shooting and subsequent fire; a handgun was found at the scene.
WHEN:Sep 5, 2026
WHERE:Maywood, Calif.
WHY:The incident appeared to be domestic in nature, and the shooting is described as an apparent murder-suicide.
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