Detectives are still searching for an intruder who shot and killed a father while his family were home in Arcadia. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on March 12, 2025.
The search is underway for the intruder who shot and killed a father in his own home in Arcadia Tuesday night, according to detectives with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
The incident happened on the 50 block of Woodland Lane in Arcadia at around 6:26 p.m. The LASD was on the scene to assist the Arcadia Police Department.
According to the LASD, a woman and her 13-year-old had just arrived home when a stranger forced them into the home. The intruder shot the 61-year-old father in the stomach in a back room.
The victim's 13-year-old son called 911 and informed police his father had been shot. The father was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The connection between the gunman and the father was not immediately known. According to LASD Lieutenant Steve Dejong, the attack may have been targeted.
Multiple weapons were found inside of the home, it's unclear who they belonged to.
NewsChopper4 was over the scene Tuesday night where what appeared to be a gun was spotted on the floor through the window of the home.
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"There were a couple of weapons in the house. We don’t know at this time if they belonged to the suspect or the family. It is our understanding that possibly the deceased male may have armed himself and attempted to defend himself. We are still trying to determine that," said Dejong.
The woman and teen were unharmed. Detectives added that nothing had been taken from the home.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500
