Two dead in Thousand Oaks after one man shoots another, then himself, authorities say

NEWBURY PARK, CA - JULY 12: Officials investigate the scene of a double-shooting at the 100 block of N. Jerome Avenue in Newbury Park, CA on Friday, July 12, 2024. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Law enforcement agencies from Ventura County investigate the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of N. Jerome Avenue. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

A man fatally shot another man, and then himself, in Thousand Oaks on Friday morning, authorities said.

Ventura County deputies responded to a 911 call at 6:38 a.m., reporting a shooting in the 100 block of North Jerome Avenue, public information officer Capt. Dean Worthy said. Deputies arrived and met with an unharmed, and unnamed, 31-year-old woman who lives there.

In a statement, authorities said a 33-year-old man entered the home and shot a 30-year-old man before shooting himself. The shooter was found dead at the scene, and the victim was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Ventura County Sheriff's officers and vehicles.
Ventura County Sheriff's deputies near the scene of the shooting. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Authorities say they believe the incident is isolated, as the suspect and victim knew each other.

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Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Det. Michael Marco at (805) 384-4739.

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