Man is shot and killed in possible gang attack
A man was shot to death in Compton on Monday in an attack that authorities say was possibly gang-related.
The shooting occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of West Alondra Boulevard, according to Sheriff’s Department deputies. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Sgt. Mark Moffett of the department’s Compton station said investigators were looking into whether the killing was in retaliation for a fatal shooting Sunday in the same neighborhood.
So far this year, Compton has recorded more than 35 homicides.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
