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Lakewood Triple Killing Ruled a Murder-Suicide, Father Identified as Shooter

A 19-year-old daughter survived after her father allegedly fired at her.

Overview

  • Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said 52-year-old Hector Lionel Alfaro killed his 48-year-old wife and their 17-year-old daughter before fatally shooting himself inside the family’s Lakewood home.
  • Deputies responded around 8 a.m. Thursday to the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue and found three people with gunshot wounds who were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Investigators said the eldest daughter awoke to gunfire, reported that her father shot at her multiple times and missed, and she was detained for questioning but not considered a suspect.
  • Two firearms were recovered at the residence, according to the sheriff’s department.
  • Authorities reported no outstanding suspect or threat to the public, and the LASD Homicide Bureau asked anyone with information to call 323-890-5500.