Donte Lee Johnson, 30, of Philadelphia, was fatally shot while visiting friends in Compton on the afternoon of March 5, 2021. He was at a social gathering on North Long Beach Boulevard when an armed person approached and opened fire in the direction of Johnson and his friends; Johnson was struck in the upper torso. Deputies responding to an assault with a deadly weapon call found him on the ground; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe the shooting was gang-related and that Johnson, described as a visitor to the area, was an innocent victim. Witnesses reported the suspect fled in the rear passenger seat of a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser that was missing two hubcaps and had a sticker on the lower left corner of the rear window. Authorities have offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction as the investigation continues.

If anyone who was in the area that afternoon or who recognizes the vehicle or the description of the suspect can help, please share what you know with investigators.