September 17, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials report that Homicide Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved in the murder of Eric Washington.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 P.M., Victim Eric Washington, 37, was shot and killed on the 700 block of West Laurel Street in the city of Compton.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and city of Compton are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s).
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.
Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department