Virgil Lee Kennerly, 34
Virgil “Quincy” Lee Kennerly, a 34-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Feb. 22, in the 1700 block of East Alondra Boulevard in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene about 9:52 p.m. after residents reported hearing gunshots outside a two-story apartment unit, Lt. Victor Lewandowski said.
When deputies arrived they found Kennerly bleeding and unresponsive from a gunshot wound, Lewandowski said. Kennerly was pronounced dead at the scene at 10 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
Investigators do not have a motive for the shooting, or any suspect information, Lewandowski said.
Residents reported hearing people arguing outside the apartment building, and then hearing gunfire, but no one provided a description of the shooter.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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