Roy Evans, a 54-year-old resident of Compton, California, was fatally shot on August 14, 2020, near 835 W. Poplar St. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified his death as a homicide. Authorities treated the incident as gun violence and launched an investigation that included processing the scene, interviewing potential witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage.

Public information does not report any arrests or identified suspects, and investigators describe having few solid leads. Evans’ death has been cited by community members and leaders as part of broader concerns about violence and safety in Compton, and family members have sought justice and closure. The investigation remains open; anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact law enforcement.