Dad accused of ‘executing two younger sons in road’ after taking them to McDonald’s
Two young brothers were allegedly shot dead in broad daylight during a custody visit with their dad after a trip to McDonald’s. Police said officers found both boys with gunshot wounds
Adolfo Gramajo(Image: Jam Press)
A father allegedly shot his two young sons dead in broad daylight after taking them to McDonald’s, before turning the gun on himself. Jimmy Gramajo, four, and his 11-year-old brother Osmani were fatally shot on Sunday afternoon.
Police were called to the area of Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street in Los Angeles’ Pico-Union neighbourhood at around 12.49pm on October 11. Officers found both boys suffering from gunshot wounds, along with their 35-year-old father, who had an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The three were taken to hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. Despite emergency treatment, both boys died.
Their father survived and remains in police custody while receiving treatment in hospital, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Memorial poster of Jimmy and Osmani Gramajo(Image: Jam Press)
The LAPD has not publicly named the suspect, but relatives identified him as Adolfo Gramajo, 35. The boys were identified by their grandparents as Jimmy and Osmani Gramajo.
According to reports citing law enforcement sources, the children had been spending time with their father during a custody visit and had gone to McDonald’s before the shooting. Police have not said what led to the attack and the circumstances remain under investigation.
The LAPD said there are no additional suspects being sought and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Family members have been left devastated by the deaths, with relatives describing the brothers as happy and innocent children.
He allegedly shot his two young sons dead(Image: Jam Press)
A family friend told NBC Los Angeles: “They never did anything wrong to anyone. They were always happy, never wanted to hurt anyone.
“They were innocent.” Flowers, candles and balloons were later placed near the scene as loved ones and members of the community mourned the boys.
The LAPD’s Juvenile Division is investigating the deaths as a double homicide. This comes after a father stabbed his 17-year-old twins to death before he took his own life in a horrific murder-suicide, the Daily Star previously reported.
Adolfo Gramajo with his son Osnami when he was a baby(Image: Jam Press)
Ivan Montiel Roa, 63, took the lives of his two kids, Carlo and Melanie Montiel Infantino, at their apartment in Orlando, Florida. Orange County Sheriff’s Office said officers found the teens’ bodies bloodied from multiple stab wounds in the living room of the apartment.
Roa was found dead inside the master bedroom. After the incident a worried neighbour called 911 for a wellness check on the household and said they hadn’t seen the family in about a week.
Authorities stated: “At this time, detectives believe Ivan murdered Carlo and Melanie and then committed suicide.”
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