Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was charged with killing his four children and their grandmother over the weekend.
“No family should endure this type of tragedy, especially when the alleged perpetrator was responsible for their protection,” District Attorney Gascón said. “Our office has reached out to the family to ensure they have all the services and support they need during this difficult time.”
Germarcus Lamar David, 29, of Lancaster was charged with five counts of murder and three counts of assault on a child causing death.
On November 28, David is accused of fatally shooting the victims at the family home in the 3500 block of Garnet Lane in Lancaster. The victims are: 51-year-old Erika England.; 11-year-old Namyiah D.; 7-year-old Germarcus D. Jr.; 2-year-old Kayden D.; and 1-year-old Noah D.
“To do this to the kids, it’s cowardly,” Waki Jones, a family friend, told the LA Times. “It’s just unbelievable.”
Investigators have not determined a motive for the crimes. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
