Crime & Safety

Man Shot in Compton Dies in Lynwood

The victim was taken to St. Francis Medical Center.

 

COMPTON (CNS) - A man who was shot in Compton died today. The shooting occurred in the 200 block of North Holly Avenue at 9:32 a.m. Monday, according to detectives at the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau.

The man was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood where he died today of his wounds.

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Detectives were sent to the hospital to begin an investigation of the circumstances of the shooting.

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