An argument with another man led to the shooting death of a man in Compton and Saturday sheriffs’ detectives are searching for the suspect.
Deputies from Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s Compton Station were called at approximately 10:19 p.m. Friday to 1222 S. Whitemarsh Street, west of South Wilmington Avenue, regarding a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they found the victim with gunshot wounds to his upper torso, homicide Lt. Hugo Reynaga said.
During the course of their investigation, detectives learned that prior to the shooting, the victim and the suspect were engaged in a verbal confrontation and at some point the suspect drew a handgun and shot the victim, authorities said. The suspect then drove away northbound on Whitemarsh.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.
There was no suspect description.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. Tips can be sent to lacrimestoppers.org.