Investigators learned two victims (a male/adult and a female/adult) were sitting in a car in the 900 block of South Central Avenue in Compton, when a male suspect arrived and intentionally crashed his car into their vehicle. After the collision, the male and the female victims got out of the vehicle, the male victim ran toward a gas station as the suspect shot at him. However, he was not struck by gunfire.
The female victim ran into a local business where the suspect followed her and proceeded to shoot her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was also found inside the location with an apparent, self-inflicted, gunshot wound. The suspect was treated at the scene by the Compton City Fire Department and transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The male victim was transported to a local hospital for injuries he likely sustained during the vehicle collision.
The relationship between the suspect and the victims is part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators do not believe this was a random incident.
A weapon was recovered at the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800)222-TIPS (8477), or use your Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Original Press Release:
DATE: Monday, December 2, 2024
REPORTED AT: 11:07 PM
LOCATION: 900 blk S. Central Ave., Compton
VICTIM(S): Female Adult / Male Adult
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Modica
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 900 block S. Central Ave., in the city of Compton regarding a shooting death investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, December 2, 2024 at approximately 11:07 PM
The female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The male was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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