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Officers found the body of suspect Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, 45, at his brother's home early Thursday in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles. Pardo had died from a single gunshot wound to the head, Los Angeles police Sgt. Martin Guerrero said.
"He was going through some type of marital problems, and we believe that this residence is a relative's residence," Lt. Pat Buchanan said.
The gunman arrived at the party in Covina late Wednesday and immediately opened fire with a handgun, Buchanan said.
Raney said he then used a homemade incendiary device to set the home on fire.
Witnesses told police that the man took off the Santa suit and left the scene of the burning house in street clothes.
Jan Gregory, a neighbor, said about 25 people were at the party when the gunshots rang out and people started running from the house.
Buchanan said three other people were injured. A woman in her 20s and an 8-year-old girl had gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening, and a third person had a broken ankle.
Firefighters had extinguished the blaze by about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, fire Captain Mike Brown said.
The two-story home on a cul-de-sac was destroyed in Covina, a quiet suburb 25 miles east of Los Angeles.
"This neighborhood is really quiet," said Jeffrey Barrientos, who lives half a block from the house that burned. Barrientos said the neighborhood's residents were mostly retirees and elderly people.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
59 Entries
Tasha & Jaime Long
August 6, 2009
We can be drawn to God, knowing that he fully understands the pain & sorrow we all suffer because of the untimely deaths of our loved ones.
Our complete reliance on “the God of all comfort” will help us to endure our grief & sadness.
2 Corinthians 1:3, 4
Our Condolence to the Family ’s
Sara Cash
December 30, 2008
I did not know any of the people involed but I am sure the family's
have lost wonderful family members
but Heaven has been given beautiful Angels****
How you can show support
M Reed
December 30, 2008
My Heartfelt Prayers and Condolences to all the Families,
Soon all wickedness and death will be a thing of the pass. (Psalms 37:9,10,29)
Marie
December 30, 2008
In your time of sadness, may you feel the love and comfort of those you do not know across this nation.....God be with everyone who is suffering. I am so very sorry....
KEN & MARY O'DANIEL
December 30, 2008
WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES, PRAYERS, & LOVE TO ALL WHO KNEW ANY OF THE VICTIMS.
Elena Kharrazi
December 30, 2008
Our prayers and condolences are with you. May God Bless you and families.May God give you and the families the strength at this moment of the loss of your love ones.
Jason Ramirez
December 29, 2008
Sylvia....You were always one of my biggest supporters and a wonderful friend. I cannot believe this has happened.I am so sorry that this happened.I will miss you and my prayers go to you and your family.
Juanita
December 29, 2008
May God hold the Family in His memory. May the family take comfort from Revelation 21:1-5, God cannot lie. Psalms 83:18
December 29, 2008
FROM A STRANGER.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGHT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. I'M KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
NEW ORLEANS,LA.
JOHN,MAXINE MAYS
December 29, 2008
WE ARE SOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. WE DON'T OR DIDN'T KNOW YOUR FAMILY BUT ,PLEASE BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU
SHARON BARBIN
December 29, 2008
To the Family, Friends,and Neighbors. From a stranger,who's heart aches for all.May GOD wrap his loving arms around all of you with comfort.I send my prayers to you also..
Gina S
December 29, 2008
I pray for every one of the victims and thier family. It saddened my family and I to hear that something so awful had happened. Know that that are all in a beautiful place called Heaven.
Ignacio B
December 29, 2008
I keep all of you in my thoughts, may you know that everything has a reason, always.
MIDLAND TEXAS
December 29, 2008
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU SURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME..PLEASE KNOW THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU
KEYNOTES MINISTRY
December 28, 2008
2 Corinthians 5:1
CAROLYN MURPHY
December 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
annie brim
December 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 28, 2008
For the family left behind, use the remainder of your days on Earth to get closer to God, he is the only way you'll make it through this most diffcult time in your lives.
God Bless you and to your loved ones that are no longer with you, hopefully they have found the peace in heaven they were unable to find here on Earth.
Always in my prays.
Eunice &Talmon Carter
December 28, 2008
Our sincere condolences on your great loss of family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that there is a promise of a resurrection according to John 5:28, 29. May wonderful memories of joyful times spent with your lloved ones sustain you during this time of loss. Also may it be comforting to know that others care (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.)
Kelvin Grant
December 28, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear about what happened. We look forward to the time soon, when no one will ever experience such pain. May the family and friends find comfort in God's word. (Psalm 37:10) "And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be."
December 28, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Henryk Zaleski
December 28, 2008
Rest in peace.
Afrikan Queen(JRG)
December 27, 2008
Family and Freinds
What comes from man will never last,
It's here today, tomorrow past;
What comes from God will aways be
The same for all eternity!~In vest your life in what pays eternal dividends.
Brenda
December 27, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
MOE RICHARDSON
December 27, 2008
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY BUT GOD HAS PLANS FOR THEM NOW SORRY ABOUT THE WAY THEY HAD TO GO BUT GOD TAKE CARE OF ALL HIS PEOPLE AND JUST NO THE PERSON THAT DID IT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF ALSO GOD BLESS YOU
Danell Barrett
December 27, 2008
May God comfort the family. May you find peace knowing they're not in any pain but in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God Bless All of you!
Leann
December 27, 2008
Love bears all things...Be strong enough to forgive. God bless each of you and bring you peace.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Sr.& Family
December 27, 2008
To;The Families of the California Party Shooting Victims
May God Bless And Comfort You
By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.
At times like this when we don’t know what to do
Just talk to God and he will see you through
When words sometimes just won’t do and you don’t know what to say
Just talk to God and let him have his way
When friends and family come and go
Just remember that God has an open door
At times like this when words alone won’t do
May God bless and comfort you
JUDY & BILL OLSON
December 27, 2008
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY. MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH THIS. DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
charles
December 27, 2008
The bitter sting of death is not natural. Man shouldn't even know what death is yet, we have no choice but to endure. Fortunately we aren't left with no way out! May the God of all comfort really help you.
2Corinthians 1:3,4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.
SHANNON MAHOGANY
December 27, 2008
TO THIS FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL IN THE LOSE. TO HAVE A JOYFUL HOLIDAY TURN INTO TO TRAGEDY. HOLD ONTO GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS AND LEAN NOT ONTO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. GOD WILL HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS JUST KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS HE IS RIGHT THERE TO COMFORT YOU - GOD BLESS YOU
John & Becky Boyce & Katie Wurms
December 27, 2008
Please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
brenda burciago
December 27, 2008
i know the pain you suffer i just lost my baby sister. there is nothing i can say or do to take your heart ache away. i prey for justice and i ask god to comfort all of those grieving. I am truly sorry for your loss. may it always be R.I.P. always.
Brenda from Manteca, Ca
christie green-pierce
December 27, 2008
May God continue to bless the family and keep him first in your life.
Dee Garcia
December 27, 2008
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
Carla
December 26, 2008
Rest in Peace. My prayers are with the victims' loved ones. Stay strong.
Irene, Steve, and Shelisa Allen
December 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brett Utley
December 26, 2008
God Bless those who have suffered from this horrible, horrible tragedy. I wish such a thing never happened in our country, but unfortunately we must go on knowing they are watching over us from Heaven.
Martha Dolciamore
December 26, 2008
Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now. . . wherever we are.
~St John Chrystatom
So sad. So sad.
REV. TOM HALL
December 26, 2008
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILIES.
SINCERELY,
REV. TOM & LAURA HALL
NASHVILLE, NC
Mark E Campbell
December 26, 2008
Rest in peace love one's
December 26, 2008
We are so sorry for the families involved in this tragedy. GOD BLESS to all the families. Peace be with you.
P Adam Mt Vernon, IN
the James Family
December 26, 2008
Our prayers to those who lost their loved ones. May you find peace and solice in the days, weeks and months to come. God Bless and God Speed to healing.
GINA
December 26, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU ALL THAT LOSE YOUR LOVEONES.. MY HEART GOs OUT TO YOU. BELIEVE IN GOD, HE WILL HELP YOU ALL THE WAY...
iceni lawson
December 26, 2008
What a horiible , horrible tragedy. Condolences to all the families involved,
Glen Hausfeld
December 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
A Person Who Cares
December 26, 2008
My heart goes out to the entire families. May finding that there are others who really do care give you a measure of comfort.
God promise in his word:
Just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more;
And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be.
But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth,
And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. (Psalms 37:10-11)
With Deep Sympathy
Marie Leanna
December 26, 2008
My heart bleeds for all of you.May god wrap his arms around your soul and bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.You all are in my prayers,and the prayers of thousands of others around the country~God Bless
SHEILA SMITH
December 26, 2008
God bless all the victims.
December 26, 2008
Sending you my sincerest condolences in your loss. May the Good Lord Watch Over them as they all safely make their way through the gates of Heaven. Rest In Peace All.
A Massachusetts Resident
ROSE LECLAIR
December 25, 2008
GOD BLESS THEM ALL. WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN SO MUCH IN OUR COUNTRY. R.I.P YOU ARE WITH GOD NOW.
ROSE L. UPTON MA.
D. ZIMMERMAN
December 25, 2008
MAY ALL THE SOULS THATH LOST THERE LIFE REST IN PEACE
Ebony Mathis
December 25, 2008
My heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one during this tragedy. Look to God for strength and he will guide you thruogh.
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