A 59-year-old man shot and killed in an argument with another man in Compton was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Deputies from Compton Sheriff’s Station were called at approximately 10:19 p.m. Friday to 1222 S. Whitemarsh Street, west of Wilmington Avenue, regarding a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they found Kevin Celestine with gunshot wounds to his upper torso, homicide Lt. Hugo Reynaga said.
During the course of their investigation, detectives learned that before the shooting, Celestine and the suspect arguing and at some point the suspect drew a handgun and shot Celestine, authorities said. The suspect then drove away northbound on Whitemarsh Street.
Celestine was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County 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.