Compton shooting leaves 1 dead

COMPTON, Calif. - An investigation was underway after a man was shot to death in Compton, officials said.

Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 14400 block of South Clymer Avenue, near the intersection of East Rosecrans Avenue and Avalon Boulevard, just before 8 p.m. Sunday.

Arriving deputies searched the area and found the victim suffering from apparent gunshot sounds. A short time later, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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No further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD.