Murder-Suicide in Devonshire Area 

March 4, 2026 – Porter Ranch, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) Detectives are investigating the deaths of a male and female in the Porter Ranch neighborhood.

On March 2, 2026, around 9:20 p.m., officers from Devonshire Area responded to a radio call of a murder investigation in the 20700 block of Como Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered two deceased individuals inside a residence: a 55-year-old female and a 58-year-old male. Both individuals sustained apparent gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigation determined the male and female were married. Based on the initial findings, the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide. Their identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

There is no indication of any outstanding suspects, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery Homicide Division Valley Bureau Section at (818) 374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to (310) 726-7700 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department