Ewell Jones, 53, was found shot to death near 1614 E. Kay Street in Compton on April 1, 2021. Authorities responded about 12:05 a.m. after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and discovered Jones with fatal gunshot wounds; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the cause of death as the shooting.

His killing was the third fatal shooting in Compton within five days; another victim, Jonathan Cabrera, 35, had been found shot to death the day before. The timing and proximity of the incidents prompted questions about a possible connection, but no link was immediately confirmed. No arrests were announced following Jones’s death and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jones, saw activity near E. Kay Street that night, or has information about these shootings, please share what you know with investigators.