Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of two men that occurred on Saturday, August 05, 2017, at 4:05 p.m. on the 1100 block of South Long Beach Boulevard, Compton.
Compton Station deputies responded to the motel parking lot regarding an “assault with a deadly weapon, gunshot victim” call. Upon their arrival, they learned that two male victims had been repairing their vehicle in the parking lot when the suspect vehicle pulled up next to the two victims. Two suspects exited the vehicle armed with firearms and began shooting at the victims. After the shooting, the suspects re-entered their vehicle and fled northbound on Long Beach Boulevard away from the scene.
The first victim, a 20 year-old, male Hispanic, sustained at least one gunshot wound to the torso.
The second victim, an 18 year-old, male Hispanic, sustained at least one gunshot wound to the body.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspects are described as two male Hispanic adults wearing dark clothing. The suspects’ vehicle is described as a silver 2000 Honda Civic. The vehicle was recovered a short distance from the scene.
The suspects remain outstanding at this time.
Investigators believe the shooting was gang related.
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
Written by:
Deputy Kelvin Moody
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
____________Origninal Press Release___________
DATE: Saturday, August 5, 2017
TIME: 4:05 p.m.
LOCATION: 1100 Block of South Long Beach Boulevard, in the City of Compton.
VICTIM 1: Male Adult
VICTIM 2: Male Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Mendoza
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to investigate the shooting death of two men. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at approximately 4:05 p.m. at the 1100 Block of South Long Beach Boulevard, Compton.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no suspect information and the investigation is still ongoing.
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
Written by:
Deputy Joana Warren
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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