Crime & Safety Porter Ranch Triple Homicide No Random Killing, Police Say The three men shot to death in an upscale Porter Ranch home knew their killer, police said Tuesday. Reply PORTER RANCH, CA —Three men shot to death inside an upscale Porter Ranch gated community Monday knew their killer or killers, police announced. Authorities Tuesday identified the three men as Gary Davidson, 34, a renter who lived at the home in the 20300 block of Via Galileo; Benny Lopez, 45, of Anaheim; and Jesus Perez, 34, of Perris. Police responding to a disturbance in the 20300 block of Via Galileo at about 3:50 p.m. Monday, found the three men dead at the scene. Contrary to initial speculation, the shootings were not part of a burglary gone bad, Los Angeles Police Department Capt. William Hayes told reporters at an afternoon news conference. Davidson allowed the killers into his home, detectives said Tuesday. The triple homicide was "not a random act and the suspect or suspects were likely known to the victims," Hayes said. Hayes said detectives believe they know what precipitated the killings, but details were being withheld because of the ongoing investigation. "... I can't tell you whether items are missing from the home," he said. "I know there was a theory (in the media) ... that it was a burglary and that this was the result of a failed burglary attempt. It's clearly not that. Mr. Davidson allowed these individuals into the house and the shooting occurred in there." According to Hayes, a woman who lives at the home was in an upstairs bedroom and heard what she believed to be a gunshot. The woman tried to somehow contact Davidson, but when she was unable to reach him, she called police, Hayes said. The killer or killers "were in there for some period of time," Hayes said, adding that there did appear to be some type of a struggle. Video from the scene Monday showed shattered glass by a door leading to a backyard and a person sitting in front of the home wrapped in a blanket and appearing visibly distressed.<doc-sep>WATCH: Caroline D'Amore Discusses 'Surreal' MTV's 'The Hills: New Beginnings' Experience & Pizza Girl BusinessThe Los Angeles native discusses what it was like to join the cast of "The Hills: New Beginnings" and her new line of sauce. SEC Football: CBS Sports Announces 2021 Schedule Including Alabama At Florida On September 18The SEC on CBS kicks off on September 18 with an SEC Championship game rematch between the Crimson Tide and Gators. Mayweather Vs. Paul: Showtime Sports Announces Broadcast Team For June 6 EventThe network announced its plans for the broadcast of the pay-per-view exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul. The 74th Annual 'Tony Awards' And 'The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!' Come To CBS September 26thCBS and Tony Award Productions will celebrate Broadway’s highly anticipated return to live theatre with a multiplatform event The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back! Sunday, September 26th (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) broadcasting on CBS and available to stream live and on demand with Paramount+ or the CBS app. Champions League Final: Christian Pulisic 'Could Be The Difference' For Chelsea Against Manchester City Says Micah RichardsThe Champions League on CBS Sports analyst says Pulisic could have a "huge impact" on Saturday's final for Chelsea as they look to upset the favorites, Manchester City. ⚽⚽⚽ UEFA Champions League Final: How To Watch, Coverage Plan For Chelsea Vs. Manchester CityThe all England final featuring Chelsea and Manchester City is getting wall-to-wall coverage on CBS and various platforms. 📺📺📺<doc-sep>
PORTER RANCH, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police said Tuesday that a triple homicide inside a Porter Ranch home was not a random act of violence and released the names of those killed.LAPD Capt. William Hayes revealed at an afternoon press conference that the suspect or suspects in the shooting were likely known to the victims.Hayes said investigators believe they know the motive behind the crime but would not release details because they do not want to compromise the investigation.The names of the victims were also released in the press conference. Those killed were identified as Gary O'Neil Davidson, 39, from Reseda and a renter of the home; Benito Lopez-Vasquez, 46, of Anaheim and Jesus Perez, 34, of Perris.Hayes said there was no sign of forced entry and the incident does not appear to be a burglary. He said Davidson likely let all individuals inside the home and that's when the shooting occurred.It remains unclear how many suspects were involved and no descriptions were released, but Hayes said it is likely the suspects and victims knew one another.Police and paramedics were called to a home in the Renaissance development in the 20000 block of Via Galileo around 3:50 p.m. Monday on initial reports of three male patients who were reported dead at scene. Shattered glass could be seen in a door leading to a backyard. A woman was seen sitting in front of the home wrapped in a blanket and appearing visibly distressed.Hayes said that woman is a resident of the location and made the 911 call. He said she had a relationship with Davidson and only knew Davidson was in the house when she heard a gunshot.An investigation remains ongoing.