Brian Keith Greer, a 37-year-old man from Compton, California, was tragically killed on December 28, 2017. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Greer was fatally shot in the 100 block of East Caldwell Street in Compton. Deputies responded to a call about a gunshot victim around 10:30 p.m. and found a car in the middle of the street with Greer and his cousin, David Charles Greer, lying nearby.
Both men had been shot multiple times and were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 10:38 p.m. The cousins, who were born just nine days apart, had grown up together in Compton but had taken different paths in life. Brian Greer had pursued higher education and a career in social work, while David Greer had been involved in gang activities and had recently been released from prison after serving a sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
The investigation into the double murder revealed that the cousins had spent the day bowling and visiting family. They were last seen alive at David’s sister’s house, where they had dinner before planning to take groceries back to Brian’s grandmother. Brian received a phone call before they left, during which he mentioned going to an address that remains unknown. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, and no one knows the exact location they were headed to or why they were targeted.
In the years following the murders, authorities have continued to seek information to solve the case. A composite photo of a suspect was circulated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing around 180 pounds, and between 35 and 38 years old. He was seen leaving the scene in a white four-door car with tinted windows, possibly a Chrysler 200. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and investigators have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Brian Greer’s death was a significant loss to his community. He was a dedicated social worker and was preparing to open a Burgerim franchise in Compton. His plans for the future were abruptly cut short, leaving his family and friends in mourning. The ongoing investigation into his and his cousin’s deaths highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such cases and the importance of community cooperation in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
