On Friday, May 9, 2025, homicide investigators responded to the 2100 block of Oris Avenue to investigate the shooting death of a 12-year-old.
Through an ongoing investigation, the investigators with the assistance of Compton Sheriff's Station Deputies, were able to positively identify the Subject. Based on the identity, coupled with other evidence from the scene, an arrest warrant was issued for the arrest of a Subject.
Earlier today, at approximately 10:00 am, the Subject, a 17-year-old Male was taken into custody in the city of Los Angeles. The Subject was booked at a nearby Sheriff’s Station for murder and transported to a juvenile detention facility.
The case is ongoing and 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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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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FIRST UPDATE BELOW:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 12-year old Hispanic male in the city of Compton.
Deputies from Compton Sheriff Station responded to the 2100 block of Oris Street in the city of Compton regarding an assault with a deadly weapon/gunshot victim call for service. Deputies located the victim in the park and immediately rendered aid until the arrival of Compton Fire Department. Compton Fire took over life-saving measures before transporting him to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 3:55 p.m.
The suspect was described as a male wearing all black clothing including a black ski mask who was last seen running northbound on Oleander Avenue and out of view.
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.
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW:
DATE: Friday, May 9, 2025
REPORTED AT: 3:55 p.m.
LOCATION: 2100 block of Oris Street, Compton 90222
VICTIM(s): Male Juvenile
SUSPECT(s): Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Michael Modica
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 2100 block of Oris Street, in the city of Compton regarding a death investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 3:55 p.m.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and 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
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
