Asha Donnell Jenkins, a 37-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Thursday, Dec. 25, in the 1400 block of West 154th Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 7:30 p.m., L.A. County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a home regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, according to a news release from the department.

Deputies found Jenkins wounded, and she was pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m. at the scene.

Authorities said that the gunshot's origin is unknown, but the bullets came through a window into the house.

Jenkins, who was from Utah, was visiting family in Compton, family members told KUTV.

Family said that Jenkins moved to Utah to escape gun violence in Compton.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. …

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Lontrell Lee Turner, a 16-year-old black teenager, was shot and killed Sunday, Dec. 7, near North Bullis Road and East Queensdale Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m., Lontrell was walking north on North Bullis Road when he was confronted by a gunman, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

According to the department, “words were exchanged” and the person pulled out a handgun and shot Lontrell multiple times in the upper torso.

Lontrell was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:52 p.m., said Ed Winter, assistant chief of investigations for the coroner's office.

The gunman was described by authorities as a 16- to 18-year-old Latino wearing a dark blue or black hooded sweatshirt. He fled south on North Bullis Road.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who …

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Davion Deshawn Branch, a 25-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, Nov. 16, in the 2400 block of West Tichenor Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Witnesses told deputies that Branch got into an argument with his older brother shortly before 4:45 p.m. The argument turned violent, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Branch’s brother, later identified as Dion Landry, a 44-year-old black man, left the fight and returned with a gun, according to the news release.

When deputies responded to a call of a gunshot victim, they found Branch in the backyard, suffering from gunshot wounds. A handgun was recovered, and Landry was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Landry has been charged with one count of murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. He has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court Dec. …

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Darrell Lynn Echols, a 35-year-old black male, died Saturday, Nov. 22, after being shot in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Roscoe Lee Smith, a 39-year-old black male, died Friday, Oct. 31, after being shot in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Marques Anthony Bryant, a 28-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, Sept. 28, in the 900 block of North Evers Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly before 1 a.m., Bryant and several other people were standing in the front yard of a home when a dark-colored, compact car pulled up and a person inside fired several bullets at the group, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Bryant was struck and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:06 a.m., said Ed Winter, assistant chief of investigations for the coroner’s office. No one else was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

Alfonzo Dwight Bell, a 65-year-old black man, was shot and killed Friday Aug. 29 in the 500 block of West Compton Boulevard in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Deputies responded to a call about a gunshot victim in the area shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

When deputies arrived, they found Bell in the street with a gunshot wound to the torso. Bell was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m. at the scene, according to coroner’s records. It is unknown whether a gunman walked up to Bell or shot at him from a car.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

Reggie Isaiah Heard, a 22-year-old black male, died Thursday, Aug. 14, after being shot in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Tarrell Anthony Carruthers, a 23-year-old black male, died Tuesday, July 22, after being shot in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Jentoya Jenay Theus, a 24-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Monday, July 7, in the 800 block of West Cherry Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 11:50 a.m., Theus was riding her bike in front of a home where people were gathered when a dark-colored car drove west on West Cherry Street and a person opened fire, said Det. Philip Guzman with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The gunfire also hit a man in the upper torso, according to a department news release. That man remains hospitalized. Theus was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 2:05 p.m., said Ed Winter, a coroner’s spokesman.

At the scene later that day, more than 10 evidence markers were placed in the street marking shell casings from the bullets. Theus’ bike was on the sidewalk and a plastic bag with her clothes inside …

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Antoine D. Hunter, a 24-year-old black man, was shot and killed in a confrontation with Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, June 24, near North Poinsettia Avenue and East Palmer Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 9:51 p.m., deputies attempted to stop Hunter’s gold sedan after they noticed that the car was being driven recklessly, said Lt. Eddie Hernandez with the Sheriff’s Department.

Hunter and a 24-year-old friend had just left a vigil in the area for a friend who died of a pulmonary disease.

After a brief pursuit, the car stopped at an intersection and attempted a turn onto North Poinsettia Avenue from East Palmer; then it collided with another vehicle, Hernandez said.

Deputies got out of their car and began to shout commands when the car backed up, trapping one deputy on the passenger side of the car between the gold sedan and …

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David Jerome Scott, a 31-year-old black man, was shot and killed Wednesday, May 21, in the 1100 block of East Bennett Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Deputies responded to a call of a gunshot victim about 10:30 p.m. and found Scott and a 44-year-old man in the front yard of a home with gunshot wounds, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Witnesses told deputies that a light-colored sedan drove by and a person inside shot at the men.

Scott was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:13 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

Candice Barcenas, a 26-year-old black woman, died Tuesday, May 20, after she was shot in the 200 block of North Spring Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 9 p.m. on May 19, a 20-year-old man was riding his bike in the area and a gunman began shooting at him, said Lt. Dave Coleman with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Barcenas heard the gunfire at a nearby home and walked up to a screen door to watch when she was struck by a stray round, Coleman said. 

A 32-year-old man standing in the carport area was also struck. The 20-year-old man on the bike -- the intended target -- was not injured.

Barcenas was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead at 12:20 a.m. on May 20. The 32-year-old man was also taken to the hospital, where he was treated and released. …

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Albert Henry Williams, a 58-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, March 20, in the 900 block of Oleander Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Williams was standing in the side yard of a residence when he was approached by a Latino man who shot him several times, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies found Williams, who had been shot several times, according to the news release.

Williams was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:58 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

Robert James Hart, a 24-year-old black man, was shot and killed Tuesday, March 18, in the 1700 block of North Graham Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

According to witnesses, Heart was standing in front of a home when he was shot. Hart was taken to a backyard until deputies arrived shortly before 11 p.m., according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Hart was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:28 p.m., said Ed Winter, a coroner’s spokesman.

Anyone with information can call the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz