Crime
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner stabbed to death by their son Nick Reiner
Los Angeles — Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their residence on Chadbourne Avenue in the Brentwood neighborhood, according to law enforcement sources.
Investigators say both victims suffered sharp-force injuries consistent with a stabbing.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation.
Authorities have not released a final determination of cause or manner of death and emphasized that the case remains active and ongoing.
Law enforcement sources familiar with the inquiry have identified the couple’s adult son, Nick Reiner, as a person of interest.
Officials have not announced charges, and no public arrest has been confirmed.
Police have declined to comment on motive or additional details, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Any allegations remain unproven unless and until formally charged and adjudicated in court.
Emergency responders were called to the home Sunday afternoon after a report of unresponsive individuals.
Upon arrival, first responders pronounced both victims deceased. A large police presence remained at the scene into the evening as detectives processed evidence and canvassed the area.
Rob Reiner was a towering figure in American film and television and the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, who died in 2020. He began his career as a comedy writer in the 1960s, including work on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, before rising to prominence in the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family. His performance earned two Primetime Emmy Awards during the show’s historic run.
After the sitcom concluded in 1979, Reiner transitioned to directing, debuting with the influential mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. He went on to direct a series of enduring classics, including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List. In later years, he continued acting, appearing on New Girl and The Bear. According to industry listings, a final directing project related to Spinal Tap has been completed and is expected to be released next year.
Reiner met Michele Singer, a photographer, while directing When Harry Met Sally…. The couple married in 1989 and were together for more than 35 years. They shared three children—Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner also has a daughter, Tracy, from his previous marriage to director Penny Marshall.
Authorities stressed that no conclusions should be drawn at this stage. Further information is expected following the medical examiner’s report and additional investigative findings. The department said updates will be released when details can be confirmed.
This is a developing story.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.