A couple and their adult son were stabbed, the woman fatally, Thursday in Santa Monica, police reported.
Officers responded about 6:20 a.m. to an assistance call in the 1200 block of Sunset Avenue and upon arrival located two men and a woman, all suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to Santa Monica Police Department Sgt. Roberto Villegas.
Firefighters arrived and treated the wounded, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Villegas said.
Both men were taken to a hospital, one with critical stab wounds to the chest and the other with stab wounds to the lower body, the sergeant said.
“The preliminary investigation revealed the three individuals are related: mother, father, and adult son in his 40s,” Villegas said. “The investigation is ongoing and at this time no additional suspects are being sought. The names of the victims and the suspect will not be released pending further investigation.”
Anyone with information was urged to call (310) 458-8943 to speak with Detective Elias; (310) 458-8992 to speak with Sgt. Skogh; or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.