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1 killed, 4 injured in Compton party shooting

A shooting at a Compton house party has left one person dead and several others hospitalized Friday night.

The incident happened at a home near Greenleaf Boulevard and South Mayo Avenue at around 8 p.m., according to the Compton Sheriff’s Station.


One person was found dead at the scene and four others were transported to a local hospital in unknown conditions. The victims were only identified as three females and two males. Over 100 people were reportedly at the party.

Sky5 footage of the scene shows police surrounding a home with a large backyard. One person was seen lying by the pool area, however, details of their injuries were not released by authorities.

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Several portions of the backyard were cordoned off as investigators scoured the property for evidence.

Several canopies and covered sitting areas in the backyard appeared to have been knocked over while a lot of debris was scattered across the lawn.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear and the shooter remains at large. The home is located near the campus of Compton College.

Anyone with information about the incident can call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.