Crime
17-year-old arrested in shooting death of 12-year-old Rodrigo Martinez at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton
COMPTON, Calif. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Rodrigo Emiliano Martinez at Compton’s Fig/Oleander Park, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) on Sunday.
The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing a murder charge stemming from the tragic incident that occurred on Friday afternoon.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4:00 p.m. at Oleander Park, located in the 400 block of West Figueroa Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Martinez was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, a person dressed entirely in black clothing and wearing a ski mask approached the park on foot and opened fire, striking the 12-year-old before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive, and it remains unclear whether the victim was specifically targeted.
The shooting has left the local community shocked and grieving, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violence.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.