Bicyclist Shot to Death Near Compton Airport
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 2.27.25 | 6:02 PM
LOCATION: 1000 Block S Whitemarsh Ave
AREA/CITY: Compton
DETAILS:
- COMPTON (CNS) – A man was shot and killed in Compton early Thursday evening. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m. Thursday on the 1000 block of South Whitemarsh Avenue, one block south of Alondra Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Compton Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.There is no suspect information.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to lacrimestoppers.org.
Note: Detectives appeared to be focusing on a van parked near the scene. It is unclear if the van belonged to the bicyclist.
HANDLING AGENCIES: LASD Homicide Bureau, LASD Compton