2 late-night shootings in Compton leave at least 3 people dead<\/a><\/p>\nAt least three people were killed in two separate shootings in Compton over the weekend, authorities said.<\/p>\n
At the scene, deputies found multiple gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n
Bordenave-Jenkins was identified by family members as the woman who died at the scene. Washington later died from his injuries at the hospital.<\/p>\n
Three other people were wounded and rushed to hospitals for treatment.<\/p>\n
“My daughter was going to UNLV to be a nurse. She had a dream to be a travel nurse for neonatal. She was full of life, very compassionate, in the church, very giving,” said Ebone Jenkins, Bordenave-Jenkins’ mother. “My daughter was one of the most sweet, compassionate, friendly, smart people that you could ever come across in your life.”<\/p>\n
Bordenave-Jenkins was staying with her big sister for the summer.<\/p>\n
“She wanted to be a nurse. She was entering her sophomore year. Her first year, she took bio and chem in the same year. I don’t know how she did it, but my sister had plans,” said Kayla Jenkins, Bordenave-Jenkins’s sister.<\/p>\n
Washington’s family also spoke at Monday’s vigil.<\/p>\n
“He would get on the phone and call whoever he knew… call Mike Gipson, call Tim, anybody he knew to help the residents and the community get whatever they needed to get done,” said Tina Johnson, Washington’s mother.<\/p>\n
In addition to being a former aide to Gipson, Washington served as the community engagement manager for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).<\/p>\n
In a statement, HACLA said Washington joined the organization in 2019 as an intern, and later returned in 2022 as a community relations specialist. From there, he advanced to his role as community engagement manager.<\/p>\n
“Eric exemplified the values that define HACLA,” said HACLA President and CEO Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez. “He led with kindness, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. His ability to build trust and bring people together made a profound difference in our organization and in the lives of so many residents. We are heartbroken by this tragic loss, and our thoughts remain with Eric’s family, friends, and everyone who loved him.”<\/p>\n
According to HACLA, Washington recently coordinated the distribution of protective masks and air purifiers in Boyle Heights amid a massive warehouse fire.<\/p>\n
In honor of Washington’s impact, Build Hope Inc., HACLA’s nonprofit affiliate, will establish the Eric Washington Community Impact Award beginning this year.<\/p>\n
“Presented annually during Build Hope’s scholarship celebration for HACLA youth, the award will honor a young person whose leadership, service, and commitment to community reflect the values Eric embodied every day,” the organization wrote in a press release.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued the following statement, calling Washington a “devoted public servant”:<\/p>\n
“Los Angeles mourns the loss of Eric Washington, a devoted public servant who dedicated his talent and passion to serving the neighborhoods he loved. Rather than seeking recognition, Eric chose a life of humble service, investing in young people and families across our city.<\/p>\n
Eric was committed to expanding opportunities for residents of Los Angeles’ public housing communities. Whether helping families recover from the tragedy in Boyle Heights by connecting them to critical resources or bringing youth from across the city together through HACLA’s World Cup Youth Tournament, he believed every Angeleno deserves to live in a safe community and every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.<\/p>\n
His generosity of spirit and unwavering commitment to others will leave a lasting mark on Los Angeles. This is a heartbreaking loss, and my thoughts are with Eric’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.”<\/p>\n
Investigators are still searching for the suspected shooter. At last check, no arrests had been announced.<\/p>\n
Another deadly Compton shooting on July 4th<\/p>\n
Just a few blocks away, a separate 4th of July holiday celebration was interrupted by gunfire in another part of Compton.<\/p>\n
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a homicide investigation near Grandee Avenue and 132nd Street around 12:10 a.m. Sunday. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was sent to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
The man killed was identified by family members as 38-year-old Thaddeus Clark.<\/p>\n
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Thaddeus Clark, 38, was shot and killed at a Fourth of July party in Compton.<\/p>\n
“This community of Compton gotta wake up. We gotta wake up. Black men gotta wake up,” said Kenneth Clark, the victim’s uncle.<\/p>\n
Several speakers at Monday’s vigil said more needs to be done to end gun violence in the community.<\/p>\n
“This should be one of the last times we have to get together to talk about ending gun violence, because someone who was advocating for ending gun violence was has been harmed by gun violence,” one speaker said.<\/p>\n
Authorities had not announced any arrests in the second shooting.<\/p>\n
Police said there is no evidence that the second shooting and the incident on West Laurel Street are related.<\/p>\n
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