Los Angeles, California — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in the Windsor Square neighborhood that resulted in two fatalities late Wednesday night. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on North Ridgewood Place around 11:45 p.m., where they found a man and a woman with critical injuries.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced both individuals dead at the scene. The woman has been identified as 34-year-old Jenna Baeza, who died from a gunshot wound to the neck. A second woman, aged 70, was also injured in the incident and transported to a hospital, where she is expected to recover.
LAPD Lt. Sean Kinchla from the Robbery Homicide Division stated that investigators are still gathering details. While the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, preliminary findings suggest it may be an isolated occurrence, with no immediate threat to the public.
Unconfirmed reports have suggested the possibility of a murder-suicide, with local media stating the deceased man, who was 39 years old, may have been the shooter. The surviving victim is reportedly the man’s mother. A handgun, believed to be the weapon used in the shooting, was recovered at the scene, adding to the ongoing investigation conducted by the LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide.
As the investigation unfolds, community members have expressed shock and concern over the violence in their neighborhood. Local officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist law enforcement.
The LAPD is expected to provide further updates as they continue to examine the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.