On September 2, 2023, at approximately 12:58 p.m., 23-year-old Daniel Le Shawn Welch of Long Beach was fatally shot while driving in a business area of Compton, California. The incident occurred near the intersection of Bullis Road and Rosecrans Avenue. After being shot in the upper body, Welch continued driving a short distance before colliding head-on with another vehicle on Long Beach Boulevard. He was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office later identified Welch and classified his death as a homicide.
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with Welch's death. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not released details about potential suspects or motives. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this case.
