Los Angeles County homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead Sunday morning in an industrial stretch of Compton. Deputies were called a little before 9:40 a.m. to the 2900 block of E. Pacific Commerce Drive, near Compton Creek and the 710 Freeway, where they discovered the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not yet released the man's identity.
What investigators say
Detectives have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive as the investigation remains active. The Sheriff's Homicide Bureau is asking anyone with information to call (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips often help break cases like this open, according to CBS Los Angeles.
Scene and local context
The 2900 block of E. Pacific Commerce Drive sits along Compton Creek near the 710 Freeway, a corridor that has seen deadly incidents in recent years. Long Beach police investigated two fatal shootings beneath the 710 at Compton Creek in August 2025, according to the Long Beach Post. The Los Angeles Times has also reported other fatal shootings in Compton last year, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in riverbed areas and freeway underpasses.
What happens next
Detectives are continuing to piece together what led up to the man’s death and have not announced any arrests or additional details. Investigators again urged anyone who may have witnessed activity in the area or who has relevant video footage to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, as reported by CBS Los Angeles.
