Wednesday, April 2, 2025 8:30PM
A mother and daughter were both shot to death in Compton, prompting a homicide investigation.
COMPTON, Calif. () — A mother and daughter were both shot to death in Compton, prompting a homicide investigation.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday near Caldwell Street and Central Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
When deputies arrived, they found one woman lying in the street and the other inside a nearby car. Both had gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the women were in a car stopped at a traffic light when someone in another vehicle pulled up and opened fire.
The victims have only been identified as a 45-year-old mother and her 22-year-old daughter. Their names were not released.
A description of the suspect was not available.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the department’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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