Homicide Report > Joanna Galbraith, 74

Joanna Galbraith, 74

Died Dec. 1, 2012

Joanna Galbraith, a 74-year-old white woman, was shot and killed Saturday, Dec. 1, at a hospital in the 4100 block of Torrance Boulevard in Torrance, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting occurred about 10:15 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, said Torrance police Sgt. Robert Watt.

Galbraith's husband fatally shot his wife in her room before taking his own life, police said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the victim or the shooting to call (310) 618-5570. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Carlos Lozano

4101 Torrance Blvd.
 
 

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Updated: Dec. 11, 2012 at 1:35 a.m.

 
 

One reader comment about Joanna Galbraith

This is such a sad story :( I was being treated at this hospital only a few days before this happened.

— A
Dec. 14, 2012 at 7:52 a.m.

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