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Son Fatally Shot At Covina Home; Mother, Father Being Questioned

COVINA (CBSLA.com) — Homicide detectives investigated the shooting death of a man in Covina on Wednesday.

Just before 2:30 a.m., deputies were sent to the 19800 block of East Golden Bough Drive for report of a family disturbance, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

"When they arrived, they found that the homeowner had shot his live-in son who had forced himself into the home by shattering a large glass door," explained Lt. Steve Jauch.

Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.

A preliminary investigation revealed there was a family dispute at the home between a father, mother and son.

The victim's father and mother are currently being questioned at the Walnut Sheriff's Department.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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