The North Hills community is mourning after a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing tragedy claimed the lives of an entire young family inside their San Fernando Valley home on Wednesday night.
Authorities say four family members were found dead from gunshot wounds in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide. Among the victims were 31-year-old Khajag Basmajian, his 2-year-old son Alec Basmajian, and newborn baby Ella Basmajian — a precious child who had been in the world for only six days.
A woman believed to be the shooter has not yet been publicly identified pending notification of relatives. Police say they are not searching for any suspects as the investigation continues.
What makes this tragedy even more painful is imagining the life this family should have been living. A newborn baby just welcomed into the world. A toddler beginning to discover life with innocence and joy. Parents who, only days earlier, may have been celebrating new beginnings together under the same roof that would later become the scene of devastating loss.
Now, instead of laughter, there is silence.
Instead of bedtime stories, there is grief.
Instead of memories yet to be made, there are lives cut heartbreakingly short.
Friends, neighbors, and members of the community remain in shock as they try to process how such a terrible tragedy could unfold behind closed doors.
As conversations continue online, authorities have not officially confirmed reports regarding Khajag Basmajian’s employment, and those details should be treated with caution until verified by reliable sources.
Tonight, a community mourns not just the loss of four lives, but the loss of a future that disappeared in a single devastating moment.
May Khajag, little Alec, and baby Ella be remembered with love, and may their loved ones find strength through unimaginable sorrow.
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