Man killed in Compton drive-by shooting

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- One man was killed and another man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Compton on Wednesday night.

Authorities say the victims, a 31-year-old man and a 44-year-old man, were standing in a front yard in the 1100 block of East Bennett Avenue when shots were fired at about 10:40 p.m.

The 31-year-old man was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released. The second man refused medical treatment, but officials said he was expected to survive his injuries.

According to witnesses, a light-colored sedan opened fire while driving by. A suspect description was not immediately available, and it was unclear if the shooting was gang related.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.