Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 7:09
In a devastating incident that has shaken the Pico-Union community, a 35-year-old father is suspected of killing his two young sons before attempting to take his own life on Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 1:00 p.m. near Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street. Upon arrival, they discovered the father and his two children suffering from severe gunshot wounds. The children, identified as 11-year-old Osmani Gramajo Bonilla and 4-year-old Jimmy Gramajo Bonilla, were transported to nearby hospitals where they were pronounced dead. The cause of death for both boys was listed as gunshot wounds to the head.
The father, identified by relatives as Adolfo Gramajo, remains hospitalized under heavy guard while recovering from what authorities describe as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Detectives have not yet released a motive, though family members noted that Gramajo had been spending time with the children during a scheduled custody visit and had intended to take them out for a meal prior to the tragedy.
The shooting left residents of the Pico-Union neighborhood deeply traumatized. 📊 Video footage captured by bystanders and news helicopters showed a massive emergency response, with LAPD units and Los Angeles Fire Department crews cordoning off the area with yellow tape. Witness accounts described a chaotic scene, with one passenger recounting hearing gunshots from a public bus passing through the intersection.
"Our family is devastated and we all ask why," relatives wrote in a GoFundMe page dedicated to the victims. "How could their own father do this? They were the happiest smartest babies."
Pico-Union is a historic, densely populated neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles known for its vibrant Latino culture and ongoing urban development. While the area has seen increased policing efforts in recent years to combat violent crime, incidents involving families turning on each other remain isolated tragedies that deeply affect local support networks and social services.
The LAPD Juvenile Division, led by Detective Wilfredo Ortiz, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community and no additional suspects are being sought. Residents with any relevant information are urged to contact the LAPD directly.
