12-year-old boy shot and killed at Compton park on Friday afternoon
12-year-old boy shot and killed at Compton park on Friday afternoon
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Fig/Oleander Park in Compton on Friday, May 9.
Deputies from the Compton Sheriff’s Station responded to the park at North Oleander Avenue and West Fig Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon/gunshot victim at 3:55 p.m. Friday, authorities said.
They found the boy in the park and began first aid measures. Paramedics from the Compton Fire Department arrived and took him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Witnesses described the suspect in the shooting as a man wearing all black clothing – including a black ski mask – who was last seen running northbound on Oleander Avenue and out of view, deputies said.
Sheriff’s investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
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