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Derrick Lamont Sinclair

Case from Compton, CA dated Aug 11, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Compton

State

Date Of Death

2017-08-11

Age At Death

First Name

Derrick

Last Name

Lamont Sinclair

Last Updated

07/04/2026

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Derrick Lamont Sinclair, a 42-year-old resident of Compton, California, was tragically shot to death on August 11, 2017. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning while Sinclair was sitting in his garage, watching television and waiting for his son to return home from work. The shooting took place in the 15600 block of South Visalia Avenue. According to reports, a male suspect entered the garage, confronted Sinclair, and accused him of being a local gang member. Despite Sinclair's ...

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Father Of 5 Shot, Killed In Compton Garage

ABC7 Los Angeles: Dad gunned down in Compton in possible mistaken identity case

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Derrick Lamont Sinclair

Case from Compton, CA dated Aug 11, 2017

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