Crime | Santa Claus Santa Shooting Suspect Commits Suicide 'Person of interest' in SoCal deaths found dead: cops By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Dec 25, 2008 11:35 AM CST Copied Bruce Jeffrey Pardo is seen in an undated photo provided Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, by the Covina, Calif. Police Department. ((AP Photo/Covina Police Department)) Police say the man suspected of opening fire last night at a Christmas party in suburban Los Angeles while dressed as Santa Claus has killed himself, the AP reports. The body of 45-year-old Bruce Jeffrey Pardo was found at the home of his brother early today. Police would not say how he died. Three bodies were found after a fire that was subsequently set at the home where the party had taken place. Read These Next Here's what to expect this week from Hurricane Erin. Popular author has no plans to stop donating, even if it means jail. Grief-stricken Aubrey Plaza opens up to Amy Poehler. Not something you usually find while unpacking during a move. Report an error