Nick Reiner was taken into custody on Monday in connection with the deaths of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, following a fatal incident at their Brentwood home in Los Angeles. Authorities have stressed that the investigation is ongoing and that no final conclusions have been reached.

Police were called to the Reiners’ residence around 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, where Rob and Michele were found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released details about the cause of death, citing the need for further forensic analysis.

Later that evening, 32-year-old Nick Reiner was located near the University of Southern California and taken into custody at approximately 9:15 p.m. Police confirmed he is being held on suspicion of murder while evidence continues to be reviewed.

At a Monday press conference, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell described the case as “a tragic incident” and expressed condolences to the Reiner family and their loved ones during what he called an incredibly painful time.

Several media outlets have reported that a heated argument may have occurred between Rob Reiner and his son shortly before the deaths. According to those reports, the disagreement allegedly took place at a Christmas party on Saturday evening, though police have not confirmed these details.

Reports also indicate that Nick Reiner checked into a Santa Monica hotel early Sunday morning. According to TMZ, hotel staff later discovered blood inside the room and contacted authorities, prompting detectives to collect evidence and interview employees.

Additional reporting has revisited Nick Reiner’s past struggles with substance abuse, including multiple attempts at rehabilitation. Some outlets have cited unnamed sources suggesting renewed family tensions, though police have not verified these claims.

As the investigation continues, tributes have poured in for Rob Reiner’s influential career and for Michele Reiner’s creative and personal legacy. The family has requested privacy while authorities work to establish the facts.