Leon Antwan Scott, 28, of Compton, was shot and killed on December 31, 2015, on the 15600 block of South Washington Avenue in East Compton. Around 10:30 p.m. Scott, who was at home with his wife, heard his car alarm and found the U-Haul had backed into his sedan. He pursued and confronted the vehicle a block away; when he approached, Cervantes opened the door and shot him. Scott was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:47 p.m.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified several people connected to the incident. Cervantes was held on unrelated charges and was later charged in connection with Scott’s death; another man believed to have been involved was also being held on unrelated charges. The case underscores how quickly a confrontation can turn deadly. Does anyone have information about Scott, his movements that night, or witnesses who saw the confrontation?