2 young children killed in domestic altercation in Lancaster

LANCASTER, Calif. – According to authorities, Two toddlers were pronounced deceased after being whipped to death at a residence in Lancaster on Saturday, October 28.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials arrived at the 1800 block of East Avenue J-2 approximately before midnight in response to reports of domestic violence.

Once at the scene, deputies found a distraught mom and four young children suffering from numerous wounds.

The kids were rushed to a nearby hospital in grave condition, two of the children died as a result of their injuries. The toddlers are all thought to be under four years of age.

Officers arrested a suspect on suspicion of child abuse momentarily after exiting the location.

A statement from the sheriff’s department said “Homicide detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation,”

“The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or sent to lacrimestoppers.org.

City News Service and Anita Johnson-Brown contributed to this news report.

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