COMPTON – A 19-year-old man who was found shot to death in a vehicle in Compton was identified Thursday by county authorities.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Matthew Alvarado, of Bell Gardens.
The shooting was reported around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of East Rosecrans Avenue, between North Willowbrook Avenue and Mulberry Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responding to reports of a shooting located Alvarado suffering from gunshot wounds still seated inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has established a GoFundMe to assist them during this difficult time.
”It is with a heavy heart that I am making this GoFundMe for my little brother, Matthew Alvarado. He was tragically murdered on Jan 28, 2025, as he was coming home from work. Matthew was a good person with a big heart. He was kind, friendly, lovable, and a funny person. No one ever expects something so tragic to happen, and that’s why we are starting this GoFundMe to help give my baby brother the proper burial he deserves. Thank you in advance and God bless you all.”
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
City News Service contributed to this report.
