COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- A young man was shot and killed in front of a Compton home Monday night, and authorities are searching for the shooter.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives learned around 10:40 p.m. that the victim was approached by a suspect who opened fire, hitting him multiple times, in the 500 block of North Sloan Avenue.
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When detectives arrived at the scene, the victim was found in the driveway, unresponsive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A neighbor said the man was 19 or 20 and was not connected to any gangs. The neighbor said the victim was taking out the trash when he was killed.
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The investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with more information was asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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