Edward Damian , 18

Edward Damian, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, July 1, in the 500 block of South Long Beach Boulevard in Compton, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

[Editor's note: An earlier version of this post, based on information from the coroner's office, identified the victim as an unknown 18-year-old Latino.]

Deputies responded to a call regarding a loud party about 2:30 a.m., according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. When officials arrived, they discovered Damian fatally shot.

While authorities were there, they shot and wounded a gunman.

Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said "a deputy sent to the address heard gunshots, saw a man with a gun in his hand and shot him.”

The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, deputies said.

It was unclear if the gunman also shot Damien.

Anyone with information about the incident 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.

-- Los Angeles Times