Pair Found Dead In Restaurant Parking Lot

"DOWNEY, CA — Downey police are investigating a possible murder-suicide that took place in the parking lot of an El Pollo Loco restaurant late Sunday night.

"Police received a 911 call Sunday at about 11:55 p.m. regarding a `suspicious incident` in the parking lot of the El Pollo Loco at 14329 Lakewood Blvd.

"When officers arrived, they found an adult female dead inside a red pick-up truck and an adult male dead on the floor beside the truck.

"Police found a handgun lying on the ground next to the man. Both had suffered gunshot wounds, police said.

"Police are not releasing the names of the deceased pending notification of next of kin. The Los Angeles County Coroner is also investigating the incident.

From The Downey Patriot...