LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A violent incident near a college in Los Angeles County resulted in the death of one man and injuries to four others on Friday night, as reported by local authorities.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of gunshots being fired in the vicinity of Greenleaf Boulevard in Compton just before 8 p.m. An unsettling scene greeted the officers as they arrived – approximately 100 individuals were seen leaving a residence, with one man discovered inside suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
In addition to the deceased man, another man and three women were also victims of the gunfire. They were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries, according to the statement released by the authorities.
Although the shooting occurred in close proximity to Compton College, it seems to have no connection to the educational institution, as per reports by local media outlets.
As the investigation unfolds, details regarding a suspect remain unavailable. Law enforcement officials continue their efforts to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident near the college campus in Compton.
Community members and college officials are undoubtedly shaken by the abrupt violence that unfolded in their vicinity, raising concerns about safety and security in the area. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their investigation, in hopes of bringing those responsible for the shooting to justice and preventing similar tragedies in the future.