A grim discovery in Compton has triggered a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old woman was found fatally shot late Monday night. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported to the scene in the 700 block of South Holly Avenue shortly before 11 p.m., where they located Beverly Wilkins, the victim, pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Wilkins was seated in her boyfriend's car outside her mother's residence when the assailant fired into the vehicle, leaving the community to question who could have committed such a callous act.

As detectives work diligently to piece together the events of that night, they publicly charged to find the shooter who fled post-incident. A black SUV pocked with bullet holes sat as a stark reminder of the violence that occurred. As reported by KTLA, there has been no immediate information about a possible suspect.

As stated by CBS News, Rosie Wilkins, painted a somber image of a family in mourning. "She was always willing to help people. She had her mischievous ways, but she still was a good girl," said Rosie, seeking to reconcile the painful gap left by her daughter's untimely demise.

Investigators are calling on the public to come forward with any details that might lead to capturing the suspect. Calls to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department may be placed at 323-890-5500. For those desiring to remain out of the limelight while providing their accounts, Crime Stoppers offers an avenue at 800-222-8477, allowing informants to submit their tips anonymously. As each hour passes, the urgency to unearth the truth behind this tragedy grows, compelling a community to aid in the pursuit of justice.