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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing to assist Baldwin Park Police Department personnel with their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a man and woman.  The crimes occurred around 11:40 A.M. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, in the 4200 block of Center Street, Baldwin Park.

Preliminary investigation revealed the deaths were the result of a murder/suicide, in which the man, identified as the suspect and husband of the victim, stabbed his wife an unknown number of times with a kitchen-style knife.  After fatally injuring his wife, the suspect stabbed himself to death.  The knife was recovered at the scene.    
Detectives learned the couple shared a history of domestic violence and there was a call for service the day prior to discovery of the bodies.  Detectives do not believe any other individuals were involved, however, witnesses with information about this investigation are encouraged to contact homicide detectives.
 
At this time, identification of the victim and suspect will not be released pending notification of next of kin.

No additional information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.


 
Written By:
Sara Rodriguez, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
Twitter: @LASDSara
 
1^st Update is as follows:
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives continue to assist Baldwin Park Police Department personnel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing deaths of a male adult and female adult that occurred on the 4200 block of Center Street in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at approximately 11:48 A.M.

Detectives have learned that Baldwin Park Police Department Officers responded to the location regarding a “check the welfare” call.  Upon their arrival, officers discovered the victims with apparent stab wounds to their upper torsos.

The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time a motive for the crime is unknown.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the race of the victims cannot be determined.  The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
 
Written by:
Charles Moore, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
Twitter@LASDmoore

Original Press Release below
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Date:         Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Time:         12:41 P.M.

Location:   4200 block of Center Street, Baldwin Park

Victims:      Female Asian adult (deceased)
                   Male Asian adult (deceased)
 
Unit:           LASD Homicide Bureau - Lieutenant Moore
 
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 4200 block of Center Street in Baldwin Park, to assist Baldwin Park Police Department personnel investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a female, Asian adult and a male, Asian adult.
 
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
 
The investigation is on-going 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 Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Written by:
Charles Moore, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
Twitter@LASDmoore

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