Henry Lee Thompson Jr., 23

Henry Thompson Jr., a 23-year-old black man, was fatally shot Tuesday, Aug. 17, near East Monroe Street and Prospect Avenue in Carson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Thompson was victim of a walk-up shooting, He was shot about 8:15 p.m. and taken to hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 8:32 p.m., according to coroner's records.

The shooting was not gang-related, said sheriff homicide Det. Gene Morse, who is handling the investigation.

An arrest has been made in connection with the killing, Morse said, but he declined to name the person arrested because the investigation is still open.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact Det. Morse at (323) 890-5500.

-- Sarah Ardalani