Just in: man chased down and killed

Compton: A Latino man was killed near the southwest corner of Wilmington Avenue and Cherry Street in Compton on Tuesday evening, June 5, at about 8:09 p.m. A black man between the ages of 20 and 23 pursued him on foot and shot him, according to sheriff's deputies. Investigators called the motive gang-related. They seek tips. (323) 890-5500.

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Do You really think you should be making fun of a city that people have to try & SURVIVE in.

Posted by: AG | June 11, 2007 at 01:06 PM

I simply cannot believe anyone was murdered in Compton, of all places! What's the world coming to?

Posted by: Robin | June 06, 2007 at 02:52 PM

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