Aaron Hammer, 46, was shot in Compton late at night and later died at a hospital. Officials say gunfire erupted about 10:40 p.m. in the 13000 block of South Long Beach Boulevard, between Alondra and Greenleaf boulevards. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner publicly identified Hammer in the days that followed, and an obituary recorded his death in the early hours of the next morning.

Deputies spotted a vehicle linked to the attack on the westbound 91 Freeway and pursued it. Authorities say the suspects fired at deputies during the chase, then abandoned the car near 139th Street and Parmlee Avenue and fled into a nearby neighborhood. A perimeter was set around the 14100 block of South Zamora Avenue, and by morning three suspects believed connected to the fatal shooting were in custody. Officials did not immediately release names or describe a motive.

Anyone who saw the shooting, the fleeing vehicle on the 91 Freeway, or the suspects running into the neighborhood is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.