A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Fig/Oleander Park in Compton on Friday afternoon, 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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