Los Angeles dad accused of shooting two young sons dead after trip to McDonald's
A California dad allegedly shot and killed his sons during a custody visit -Credit:Jam Press (Jam Press)Jimmy Gramajo, four, and his 11-year-old brother Osmani were fatally shot in Los Angeles during a custody visit with their father
A father allegedly gunned down his two young sons in broad daylight after taking them out to McDonald's, before turning the weapon on himself.
Jimmy Gramajo, four, and his 11-year-old brother Osmani were fatally shot on Oct. 11.
Law enforcement responded to the scene at Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street in Los Angeles' Pico-Union neighborhood at approximately 12.49 p.m.
Officers discovered both boys with gunshot wounds, alongside their 35-year-old father, who appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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All three were transported to the hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. Despite receiving emergency medical care, both boys succumbed to their injuries.
Jimmy Gramajo, four, and his 11-year-old brother Osmani, were killed after suffering gunshot wounds -Credit:Jam Press
Their father survived and was in police custody while undergoing treatment at the hospital, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
While the LAPD has not officially identified the suspect, family members said is Adolfo Gramajo, 35. The boys were identified by their grandparents as Jimmy and Osmani Gramajo, reports the Daily Star.
Family says boys were joyful, innocent
Adolfo Gramajo was taken into custody -Credit:Jam Press
Reports citing law enforcement sources indicate the children had been spending time with their father during a custody visit and had eaten at McDonald's shortly before the shooting.
Police have yet to establish a motive, and the circumstances surrounding the attack remain under active investigation.
The LAPD confirmed no additional suspects are being sought and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Relatives have been left devastated, describing the two brothers as joyful and innocent children.
The police are not looking for any other suspects -Credit:Jam Press
A family friend told NBC Los Angeles: "They never did anything wrong to anyone. They were always happy, never wanted to hurt anyone."
Flowers, candles and balloons were placed at the location as relatives and community members grieved for the boys.
The LAPD's Juvenile Division is treating the deaths as a double homicide investigation.
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