Sheriff’s Department Calls on Public to Help Identify Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Eric Washington
COMPTON, CA — “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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 PM, Victim Eric Washington, MB/37, was shot and killed on the 700 block of West Laurel Street, in the city of Compton. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s).
The Los Angeles City Council recently approved a $50,000 reward, in addition to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the city of Compton’s previously announced $20,000 reward, totaling $70,000, for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).
Anyone with information is asked to please contact LASD 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 http://lacrimestoppers.org”
