Murder-suicide suspected in shooting at Anaheim senior apartments, police say

SWAT team responds after woman shot in Anaheim

The SWAT team pulled up to an apartment complex in Anaheim after a woman got shot.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Police Department continues to investigate what they believe was a murder-suicide at an apartment complex Thursday afternoon.

Anaheim PD officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 800 block of State College a little after 3:30 p.m.

When they arrived at the scene, they found 59-year-old Ana Monterrosa suffering from at least one gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries, authorities said.

A SWAT team joined in the search for a gunman and identified 67-year-old Brian Lawrence as the suspect. They also found that he returned to his apartment after the shooting.

After an hours-long search, police found Lawrence dead inside the home. The suspect is believed to have died by suicide.

An Anaheim PD official said they will not release any further details at this time since the investigation is ongoing.

Those with information about the shooting are asked to call 714-765-1900. Those who wish to submit tips online can do so at occrimestoppers.org.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.