Mother, daughter shot to death in Compton
Compton shooting kills mom, daughter
A mother and daughter are dead after they were shot in their car at a red light in Compton. Police are investigating.
COMPTON, Calif. - An investigation was underway Wednesday after a mother and daughter were shot to death in Compton.
What we know:
Officials said the mother was driving with her daughter around 7:05 p.m. Tuesday. As they were stopped at a red light at the intersection of S. Central Avenue and W. Caldwell Street, the suspect in a dark-colored vehicle pulled up next to them and opened fire, striking the two women.
The mother appeared to have gotten out of the running car, possibly attempting to get away from the shooter. However, she collapsed and died on the street.
Investigators said the car continued running across the intersection and crashed into a curb and light pole.
LASD investigating Compton double shooting
The search is on for the gunman who left a mother and daughter dead at a Compton intersection.
Los Angeles County deputies provided lifesaving efforts to the second victim, who was suffering from gunshot wounds, until paramedics from the Compton Fire Department arrived. However, she was declared dead at the scene.
It is believed both women, ages 45 and 22, lived in Compton.
What they're saying:
A memorial was growing at the scene Wednesday evening.
"When I heard on the news, being a mother and a woman, it just touched my heart," said a woman named Ronnie. "I felt for the family."
Ronnie lives in the area and brought flowers to the intersection. She said she doesn’t feel safe.
"Sometimes, you can’t even have a party [at] your house because somebody [will] drive by and shoot up the party," said Ronnie. "It’s really ridiculous."
Like other people in the area, she’s anxious for an arrest in this case.
"I hope you get caught because you need to go to prison," said Ronnie. "You need to stay off the streets. Why don’t you go and turn yourself in, and we’re going to pray for you anyways."
What we don't know:
The names of the victims have not been released and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unknown.
No arrests have been announced in the case.
What you can do:
Those with information are asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at 323-890-5500.
The Source: Information provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.