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Man shot to death in Compton

One person dead in Compton shooting
One person dead in Compton shooting 00:31

A man was shot to death Saturday in Compton.

The shooting was reported at about 2:00 P.M. in the alley south of McMillan Street and west of Lime Avenue, according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau.

The 23-year-old man had a gunshot wound to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

A second victim was located farther south in the alley suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. The 22-year-old man was taken to a hospital where he had stable that vital signs, officials said.

Preliminary information indicated that the victims were on foot and were fired upon by someone in a vehicle, according to officials.

Suspect and vehicle information were not available.

Sheriff's homicide detectives were conducting a crime scene investigation, the officials said.

Anyone with information is urged to call homicide detectives at 323- 890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477

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