Man Shot, Killed by Unknown Assailant at Store Counter

COMPTON, CA - A man was shot and killed by a suspect who walked up to a store counter where he was standing and fired several shots, sheriff's investigators said.

It occurred just after 10:15 p.m. Saturday in the 2800 block of East Alondra Boulevard, according to Deputy Lisa Jansen of the Sheriff's Information Bureau.

Deputies responded to a call about a gunshot victim and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses said the male suspect approached the victim from behind, opened fire and then ran westbound.

Anyone with information the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. All tips can be made anonymously.

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