Roger Lee Scott, 53, was shot to death at a residence on Visalia Avenue in West Compton on May 9, 2018. He lived in that home with his mother and her boyfriend, Michael Cummings. According to coroner records and law enforcement accounts, a brief argument between Scott and Cummings ended with both men going to separate bedrooms. Cummings later retrieved a firearm, entered Scott’s bedroom, and shot him once in the chest. Scott was taken to a nearby hospital and died shortly after arrival.

Deputies responded after Cummings called 911 to report the shooting; Cummings was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. Reports say the household had ongoing tensions, and courtroom filings have included claims of self-defense and provocation from Cummings while the prosecution has pointed to the circumstances of the shooting.

Anyone who knew Roger, lived on Visalia Avenue at the time, or has information about tensions in the household is asked to come forward with what they know.