Families of Compton shooting victims demand action after deadly Fourth of July weekend: "When are we going to stop?"

Anti-Violence Activist Among 2 Killed in Compton Shooting

A community violence intervention advocate who was fatally shot while trying to break up an altercation during large Fourth of July party at a Compton apartment complex and a 19-year-old woman who was also fatally wounded in the gun violence were being mourned on July 6. The post Anti-Violence Activist Among 2 Killed in Compton Shooting appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

Compton block party shooting leaves community activist, nursing student dead

The Compton community was rocked with grief and frustration following what turned out to be a violent Fourth of July holiday weekend that left a community activist and nursing student dead after shots were fired at a block party.

Families of Compton shooting victims demand action after deadly Fourth of July weekend: "When are we going to stop?"

Compton community activists were joined by the three families of deadly shooting victims in Compton over the Fourth of July weekend, demanding action from the government to help prevent further tragedy.

Peacemaker slain in Fourth of July shooting: 'Bravery cost him his own life'

Three people were killed in separate shootings in Compton, including a former aide for a California lawmaker and a university student.

Anti-Violence Activist Killed Trying To Break Up July 4th Altercation: 'What He Fought Against Took His Life'

The 37-year-old, who worked in government and advocacy, was trying to de-escalate the conflict, an official said.

Gunfire erupts at Compton Fourth of July gathering, 2 dead, 3 injured

A man and a woman were killed, and three others were injured, including one critically, after gunfire erupted at what appeared to be a large Fourth of July celebration at an apartment complex in Compton Saturday. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 700 block of West Laurel Street, near the [...]