A Sunday custody visit in Los Angeles’ Koreatown ended in tragedy when two young brothers were fatally shot on a city street, leaving their family and community devastated.
Adolfo Gramajo, 35, the children’s father, has been booked on suspicion of murder, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, as reported by The California Post. His bail was set at $4 million.
The victims were identified as 4-year-old Jimmy Gramajo Bonilla and 11-year-old Osmani Gramajo Bonilla. Family members gathered near the shooting scene to remember the brothers, placing flowers and other tributes at the intersection.
According to NBC Los Angeles, Gramajo had taken the boys to McDonald’s during a scheduled custody visit before shooting them and allegedly attempting to take his own life. He had reportedly told their mother that the children would be staying at their grandparents’ home. Both boys were taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Gramajo also remained hospitalized, though his condition was not immediately known.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that Jimmy died from a “close-range gunshot of the head.” Osmani’s death was also attributed to a fatal “gunshot wound of the head,” according to the examiner.
As they grieved, the family turned to social media to honor the brothers and seek financial assistance for funeral and burial costs.
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“On October 11, 2026, our beloved Jimmy and Osmani left this world, leaving an immense void in our hearts. They were the most adorable and charming boys, always happy, with contagious smiles and innocent, wonderful mischief. They are and will always be the reason for my life,” the family wrote on Facebook.
“Today we ask from the bottom of our hearts for your collaboration to be able to give them a dignified farewell and cover the funeral and burial expenses. Any donation, no matter how small, will be a great help to our family,” the post continued.
Maria Lopez, the boys’ aunt, told NBC Los Angeles that Jimmy and Osmani were “so sweet, really good kids.”
Family friend Carlos Aguilar said he could not understand why the children had been targeted.
“They never did anything wrong to anyone. They were always happy, never wanted to hurt anyone. They were innocent,” Aguilar said.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive. The investigation remains active.
