12-year-old boy shot and killed at Compton park on Friday afternoon
- On Friday, May 9, at around 3:55 p.m., a 12-year-old boy was fatally wounded by gunfire at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton.
- The shooting occurred unexpectedly in the park with no motive yet determined and no suspect description initially released.
- Deputies from Compton Sheriff's Station responded quickly, found the boy, started first aid, and paramedics transported him to a hospital.
- Witnesses described the suspect as a man dressed in black clothing and a black ski mask who fled northbound on Oleander Avenue.
- Authorities continue to seek the gunman and urged anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
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12-year-old boy shot and killed at Compton park on Friday afternoon
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Fig/Oleander Park in Compton on Friday afternoon, May 9. Deputies from the Compton Sheriff’s Station responded to the park at North Oleander Avenue and West Fig Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon/gunshot victim at 3:55 p.m. Friday, authorities said. They found the boy in the park and began first aid measures. Paramedics from the Compton Fire Department arrived and took him to a hospital, whe…
Boy, 12, shot dead at playground as police launch urgent manhunt for killer
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was shot dead at a playground in Compton as cops launched a frantic manhunt for the killer who fled the scene. Horrified residents on Friday reported hearing around 15 shots before a dark red Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Charger tore away from the area at high speed. KTLAA 12-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at a Compton playground[/caption] The shooting happened just before 4 pm at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton Gunfire erupte…
12-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Compton Park
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in a neighborhood park in Compton Friday. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. in Fig/Oleander Park at North Oleander Avenue and West Fig Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies chased the suspected shooter but he was able to get away, Fox 1…
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