Dead Couple Had Recently Broken Up

"LAWNDALE, CA — The deaths of a man and woman found shot in Lawndale is believed to be a murder-suicide, a detective said today.

"Carlton Fexcence Ceasar, 46, of Lawndale is suspected of shooting Lisa Carnett Brown, 42, also of Lawndale in the home in the 4000 block of Rosecrans Avenue, authorities said.

"Their bodies were found about 3:15 p.m.

"Each was shot, but detectives did not provide details of the crime scene or motive.

"Sheriff's homicide Sgt. Bill Cotter said today that it is believed the man shot the woman and then killed himself.

"`Right now we are still putting the case together,` Cotter said. `It appears to be a murder-suicide at this time.`

"News reports indicated the couple had recently broken up."

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