Tashman Williams, 31, of Compton, was killed on July 24, 2022, during a mass shooting at Peck Park in San Pedro. The attack occurred about 3:50 p.m. during a car show and a weekly softball game that had drawn roughly 500 people. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled Williams’ death the result of multiple gunshot wounds. Carlyle Phillips, 29, of Cypress, was also killed and six others were wounded.

LAPD investigators said the shooting began after an altercation between individuals who chose to settle their dispute at the park and was not believed to be gang-related. The park was treated as a crime scene, a citywide tactical alert was issued, and police appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Community members held a town hall calling for more police presence and support to address violence and issues involving people experiencing homelessness in the park.

On September 12, 2022, four people — Raynard French, 56; Travion McCraw, 31; Antoine Newsome, 41; and Kenyon Siler, 48 — were arrested and booked on suspicion of murder; three were later released when the district attorney elected not to file charges at that time. The investigation remained active and officials continued to seek additional information.