The Pasadena Police Department is looking into a case where a woman was fatally shot following reports of an altercation at an apartment complex early on Tuesday morning.
Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex located on the 2000 block of North Fair Oaks Avenue around 1:11 a.m. after a call came in about a fight and gunshots being fired.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement discovered Tynisha Houston, a 34-year-old woman from Pasadena, with at least one gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries.
A search was conducted within the same apartment complex where Houston was found, leading to the apprehension of a suspect. The individual in question is described as a 54-year-old resident of Pasadena.
Further details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, as stated by the police.
It has been confirmed that a search warrant was executed, resulting in the discovery of a firearm.
The investigation is being handled by the Pasadena Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Bureau. Individuals with any information pertaining to the case are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted online or by contacting LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.