Kamal Mohamed, 66, was fatally shot on the morning of May 16, 2023, in front of a dollar store in Compton, California. The shooting happened just before 11 a.m. in the 200 block of W. Rosecrans Avenue. Witnesses reported Mohamed, possibly the owner of the Oasis $1 Store, was shot inside the business; he walked outside after being wounded and collapsed, where deputies found him.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation. Authorities said it was unclear whether the shooting was connected to a robbery or another motive, and they did not release information about suspects. No arrests have been announced and detectives continue to seek leads.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify the person or people responsible, please contact the LASD Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.