A 45-year-old mother and her 22-year-old daughter were fatally shot in a suspected drive-by shooting in Compton, authorities said Wednesday.
Just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Caldwell Street and Central Avenue, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Upon arrival, one woman was located in the street on the west of the intersection, and a second woman in a vehicle on the east side of the intersection — both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Deputies rendered aid until Compton Fire Department personnel arrived, authorities said. The two victims were then pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the two were in their vehicle on Caldwell Street, stopped at the signal, when a vehicle pulled alongside them and opened fire.
The suspect vehicle fled southbound on Central Avenue, authorities said.
The 45-year-old year old woman was identified Wednesday as La’von Hall by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.