On the evening of August 3, 2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting at South Bentley Avenue and East Greenleaf Boulevard in Compton. They found a vehicle in the middle of the intersection with major collision damage; five men were inside. Kevin Garcia Delgado, 22 and a Compton resident, was inside the vehicle and had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Four other occupants were taken to local hospitals with injuries; their conditions have not been disclosed.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified Delgado and listed the manner of death as accidental, caused by traumatic injuries. The Homicide Bureau is investigating and has not released information about suspects or arrests. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

If anyone knew Kevin or witnessed the shooting or the collision, can you share what you saw or any details that might help investigators?