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Carl Lewis

Case from Compton, CA dated Nov 17, 2020

Victim Details

Name

Carl Lewis

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Compton

State

Date Of Death

2020-11-17

Age At Death

First Name

Carl

Last Name

Lewis

Last Updated

07/21/2026

Case Description

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Carl Lewis, a 19-year-old rising basketball star from Compton, California, was tragically killed on November 17, 2020. Lewis was well-known in the local basketball community and had been attending prep school in Canada before being sent home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the day of his death, Lewis was ambushed while sitting in his car near Compton High School, waiting for his food at a local hamburger stand. He was shot multiple times by an unknown assailant, resulting in his immediate death ...

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NBC Los Angeles: ‘It's Senseless': 19-Year-Old Rising Star Athlete From Compton Shot and Killed

MyNewsLA.com: Man Fatally Shot in Compton Area; Suspect or Suspects Sought - MyNewsLA.com

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Carl Lewis

Case from Compton, CA dated Nov 17, 2020

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