One man was killed and another wounded in a drive-by shooting in Compton, authorities said.
The shooting occurred in the 16100 block of South Essey Avenue about 3:40 p.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Officials said the incident appeared to be “gang related.”
Suspects in a light-colored sedan slowly drove up to the two men standing on the street and fired multiple rounds from the vehicle, according to homicide detectives. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where one man was pronounced dead.
The second victim was being treated for his injuries.