On the night of December 2, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Compton, California, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Theresa Pina. The events began around 11:10 p.m. near the 900 block of South Central Avenue, where Pina and a male companion were seated in a parked vehicle. A male suspect arrived and deliberately crashed his car into theirs.
Following the collision, both victims exited their vehicle.
The male victim fled toward a nearby gas station as the suspect fired shots at him, though he was not struck. Pina ran into a local business, seeking refuge. The suspect pursued her inside and fatally shot her. He was subsequently found within the establishment, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the identities of the male victim or the suspect, nor have they detailed the relationships among the individuals involved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating the circumstances leading up to this tragic event.
In the wake of her passing, Pina's family has initiated a fundraising campaign to assist with funeral expenses, as they cope with the profound loss of multiple family members within a short period.
A visitation for Theresa Perez-Pina is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Paul of the Cross in La Mirada, California. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
The community remains in mourning as they await further details from the ongoing investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
