Taurson McMillian, 34, of Hawaiian Gardens, was shot and killed on January 4, 2014, in Compton. Around 6:39 p.m. witnesses heard gunfire and then saw McMillian’s red SS Monte Carlo crash into a fence near the 700 block of West Cressey Street; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:52 p.m. An autopsy found he died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.

Investigators say McMillian had no known enemies and was not involved in gang activity; he worked for the city of Pasadena and was studying to join the fire department. The inquiry has focused on a possible mistaken-identity motive tied to the color of his vehicle.

Anyone who knew Taurson McMillian or who has information about the shooting, the red SS Monte Carlo, or events on North Wilmington Avenue that evening is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers with anonymous tips.