Pico-Union shooting: Two children killed, suspect hospitalized

Pico-Union shooting investigators say a man killed two children before shooting himself near Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 11.

The shooting was reported just before 1 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Both children were taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

ABC7 Los Angeles identified the victims as a 10-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, citing police. NBC Los Angeles reported that both victims were boys, ages 10 and 4. Their identities have not been released.

Pico-Union shooting suspect remains in custody

Police said the suspected gunman was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and remained in custody. His condition was not immediately available.

Investigators said no additional suspects were being sought and there was no ongoing threat to the community. The motive remains under investigation.

Sources checked: ABC7 Los Angeles and NBC Los Angeles.