Matthew Alvarado, a 19-year-old Latino male from Bell Gardens, was fatally shot in Compton, California, on January 28, 2025. The incident occurred while he was seated inside a vehicle in the 2200 block of East Rosecrans Avenue, between North Willowbrook Avenue and Mulberry Street. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office determined the manner of death to be homicide, with the cause being a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities formally pronounced his death at 10:39 p.m.
on the same day.
Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Alvarado in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not provided information regarding a suspect or motive in the case.
According to reports, Alvarado had just left work and was on his way to meet friends when he became the possible victim of a road rage incident. Friends and acquaintances have expressed shock and grief over his sudden and violent death. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement officials continue to gather evidence and seek leads in the case.
