Authorities Friday identified a woman who was fatally stabbed in Santa Monica in an attack allegedly committed by her adult son that also left her husband wounded.
Officers responded about 6:20 a.m. Thursday to an assistance call at a residence 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.
Sharon Fader, 75, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner’s office.
The woman’s husband and their son were also suffering from stab wounds, Villegas said. Both were taken to a hospital, the older man 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 son is considered a suspect but was not booked because of his medical condition, Villegas said, adding the violence “stems from a family issue.” The names of the men were not immediately released.
“The investigation is ongoing and at this time no additional suspects are being sought,” Villegas said.
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.