COMPTON – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives Saturday are continuing their investigation of the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Oleander Park in Compton.
Deputies from the Compton Sheriff Station responded to the 2100 block of Oris Street and South Aranabe Avenue regarding an assault with a deadly weapon/gunshot victim at the park at 3:55 p.m. Friday, according to the sheriff’s department.
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, where he was later pronounced dead.
Witnesses described the suspect in the shooting as a man wearing all black clothing- including a black ski mask – who was last seen running northbound on Oleander Avenue and out of view, deputies said.
Sheriff’s investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
