Boy, 12, shot dead at park playground in Compton as police launch urgent manhunt for killer who fled scene

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was shot dead at a playground in Compton as cops launched a frantic manhunt for the killer who fled the scene.

Residents were horrified on Friday as they reported hearing around 15 shots and witnessing a dark red Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Charger speeding away from the scene.

Aerial view of a crime scene with police cars at night.
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at a Compton playgroundCredit: KTLA
Aerial view of a playground and street with police tape.
The shooting happened just before 4 pm at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton

The incident took place just before 4 pm at Fig/Oleander Park near the intersection of Oris Street and Oleander Avenue, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Local reports indicate that the boy involved resided in the vicinity and was swiftly taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in critical condition following an on-site blood transfusion administered by the first responders.

He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The youngster was shot in the stomach, Compton’s fire department said.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim or released a description of the shooter.

No arrests have been made, and no motive has been confirmed.

The park was immediately cordoned off as investigators scoured the scene.

It remains unclear when it will reopen.

Aerial footage showed patrol cars lining the street as officers combed the playground for clues.

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Locals said the young victim was often seen playing in the park.

As the killer remains at large, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.

It comes after a high school football star was allegedly fatally shot by a homeowner while recording a TikTok prank video.

Michael Bosworth Jr., 18, and two pals were taking part in a “ding-dong ditch” challenge in an unfamiliar area before his school prom in Virginia.

Homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, has been arrested on a murder charge, and is currently in custody, said the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Butler allegedly shot at Bosworth and his two friends after they banged on his door while playing a video prank early Saturday.

He allegedly told detectives that he feared the three teenagers were trying to break into his house at 3:00 a.m., according to police documents.

Bosworth was taken to hospital, but he died from his injuries.

Meanwhile, a high school senior is said to be fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a car while playing a viral game.

Isaac Leal, 17, has been left in a critical condition – just weeks before he was set to graduate high school.

Leal was playing Senior Assassin on April 20 – a game that involves water guns, commonly played in the run-up to graduation, and is popular among his age group.

The teen jumped onto the back of a car before his target, who was inside the motor, drove at high speeds.

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