(KTLA) — A Caltech research scientist known for groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting under investigation in the Antelope Valley, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Carl Grillmair, 67, a resident of Llano who died Feb. 16 from a gunshot wound to the torso. His death was ruled a homicide.
Caltech confirmed to NewsNation affiliate KTLA that Grillmair worked as a research scientist at the institute’s Infrared Processing and Analysis Center, commonly known as IPAC.
Husband of Ohio teacher killed in apparent burglary charged with murder
“Thank you for your condolences — yes, we can confirm that Carl was employed by Caltech,” Senior Media Relations Manager Robert Perkins said, adding that the institute is working to determine whether an official statement will be released…