Crime & Safety
Man Shot, Killed on Compton Street
Witnesses told sheriff's homicide detectives that they heard some people arguing on the street right before gunshots rang out.
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed on a street in Compton and the shooter remained at large Tuesday, authorities said.
The slaying took place in the 1700 block of East Alondra Boulevard shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, according to Lt. Victor Lewandowski of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.
Virgil Kennerly was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lewandowski and the coroner’s office.
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Witnesses told sheriff’s homicide detectives that they heard some people arguing on the street right before gunshots rang out, according to Deputy Kelvin Moody.
A motive for the shooting was unknown. No suspect information was available.
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Anyone with information on the homicide was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. All tips can be submitted anonymously.
--City News Service, photo via Shutterstock
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