Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a male adult and the wounding of six additional males in the city of Carson. This incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m.
Deputies from Carson Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of Charles Willard Street and Harmon Avenue in the city of Carson regarding a report of three gunshot victims at the location. Upon arrival, deputies located three male adults suffering from gunshot wounds.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded and pronounced one of the victims deceased on scene. The two other victims were transported to a local hospital, where they are listed in critical condition.
Investigators have learned four additional gunshot victims that were self-transported to local area hospitals with non-lifethreatening injuries. Investigators have also learned there was a street takeover occurring at the location when the shooting occurred. There were numerous onlookers present, and investigators are urging anyone who was at the takeover to come forward with any information.
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2026
REPORTED AT: 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Charles Willard St. & Harmen Ave., Carson 90746
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Male, Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Steve DeJong
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the intersection of Charles Willard Street and Harmen Avenue, in an unincorporated area of Carson regarding a shooting death investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, 20026, at 3:00 a.m.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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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