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Detectives from East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station are investigating the attempt murder of a 54 year-old woman as she lay sleeping in her home.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at approximately 2:35 a.m., East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 3700 block of Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, regarding a “family disturbance” call.  The call was further updated indicating that the suspect had injured a family member with a hammer.

Upon deputies’ arrival, they immediately entered the residence and engaged the suspect, at which time a physical confrontation ensued.  The deputies subdued and arrested the suspect, transporting him to a local hospital for medical clearance for booking.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim lay in her bed asleep when she was struck with a hammer type weapon several times. Family members inside the home were awakened by the assault and attempted to restrain the suspect just prior to the deputies’ arrival.

The victim was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The suspect, 27 year-old Gustavo Gonzalez, son of the victim, will subsequently be formally booked at the Inmate Reception Center.  He faces Attempt Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Mayhem charges.

A hammer type weapon was recovered at the scene.

The deputies suffered minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's East Los Angeles Station, Lt. Alvarez, at (323) 264-4151. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Authored by:

Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy

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