Police arrested a Westminster man after his wife died in a suspected domestic-violence case on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Officers responded around 8 p.m. to near Sinclair Avenue and Sorbonne, where someone reported a family member unresponsive and not breathing inside a home, according to Westminster police.
Crews from the Orange County Fire Authority arrived and found Katie Huynh, 44, dead on a bed with signs of trauma, police said.
Detectives assumed the investigation and identified a suspect at the scene. Police believe the killing occurred earlier in the day.
Police served a search warrant and collected evidence before arresting 47-year-old Thai Huynh on suspicion of murder. Police did not immediately release the victim’s name.
Officials asked that anyone with information to contact police at 714-548-3783 or 714-548-3767. Callers can leave anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.
Anyone experiencing or at risk of domestic violence can obtain help by contacting the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
