Donald Clifftin Kelly, 29
Donald Kelly, a 29-year-old black man, was shot and killed Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the 1300 block of East Culver Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Sheriff's deputies responded to an "illegal shooting call" and found Kelly lying on the floor in a pool of blood, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.
Kelly was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he died. According to coroner's records, he was shot in the chest.
Witnesses told investigators that there was a knock at the door and when Kelly went to answer it, he was shot.
Authorities had no other additional details about the case.
Anyone with information about Kelly's death is asked to call the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Sarah Ardalani
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