On the morning of May 16, 2023, Kamal Mohamed, a 66-year-old resident of San Pedro, was fatally shot in front of a dollar store in Compton, California. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. in the 200 block of W. Rosecrans Avenue. Witnesses reported that Mohamed, possibly the owner of the Oasis $1 Store, was shot inside the establishment. After being wounded, he managed to walk outside but collapsed shortly thereafter, where responding deputies found him.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At the time, it was unclear whether the incident was related to a robbery or if other motives were involved. Authorities did not provide immediate information about potential suspects or what might have led to the shooting. They urged anyone with information to contact the LASD's Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Kamal Mohamed's death. The investigation remains active, with detectives seeking leads to identify and apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. Community members with any pertinent information are encouraged to come forward to aid in bringing justice for Mohamed and his family.
