Montebello Attack: Father Kills Two Children, Injures Mother Before Dying

Tragic Attack in Montebello

• 💔 A family of four was involved in a horrific attack at an apartment complex in Montebello.
• 🚨 Police responded to the 400 block of Lowhart Avenue around 3:00 AM following reports of a hatchet attack.

Fatalities and Injuries

• 😔 The father is reported to have attacked his own children and their mother.
• 👶 A young boy was found dead inside the apartment unit.
• 🤕 A young girl and the mother sustained serious injuries, including severe head trauma, and were transported to the hospital.

Investigation and Weapon

• 🔪 Investigators found a hatchet, believed to be the weapon used in the attack, near the suspect's body.
• 📍 The suspect's body was located behind the apartment building near the parking lot.
• ❓ It is unclear how the events unfolded, but the hatchet-wielding suspect was found dead at the scene.

Community Reaction

• 🏘️ Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief, describing the area as a usually quiet, family-oriented, and safe neighborhood.
• ⚠️ Police have stated there are no outstanding suspects or threat to the community.
• 🔍 The investigation is ongoing, including whether the mother acted in self-defense.