Temporary Trail Closure Near Pelican Cove

Please be advised that coastal trails to and from Pelican Cove and the Pelican Cove parking lot are closed until further notice due to an ongoing investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. See information below:

Homicide Investigation

Please be advised that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an isolated homicide incident reported in the Pelican Cove parking lot at 6:50 a.m. today, July 24, 2023. The City extends its condolences to the families of the two victims. 

See information below from the Sheriff's Department. The City has no additional information and all inquiries should be directed to the Sheriff's Department.

https://local.nixle.com/alert/10223739/

REPORTED AT:  6:50 a.m.
                             
LOCATION:  7000 Block of Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

VICTIM(S):  1 Male Adult and 1 Female Adult

SUSPECT(S):  Unknown  

UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Daniel Vizcarra

NARRATIVE:  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Monday, July 24, 2023, at approximately 6:50 a.m., at the 7000 block of Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org