Depression Indicated In Murder/Suicide Of Brothers

"LOS ANGELES, CA — A 26-year-old man suffering from depression shot and killed his older brother before turning the gun on himself, Los Angeles police reported today.

"LAPD Rampart Division officers sent to a residence in the 800 block of North Coronado Street about 3 p.m. Tuesday were met by firefighters, who said there were two bodies inside.

"Detectives learned that Christopher Nguyen was being treated for depression and had recently been hospitalized for treatment.

"He went into the bedroom of his 28-year-old brother, Daniel Nguyen, and shot him as he slept, then shot himself, according to homicide Detective John Motto of the Rampart Division."

Source: Contra Costa Times...