One Dead, Eight Hospitalized in Compton Shooting

The shooting occurred at a party in a warehouse, according to investigators

A man was fatally wounded and at least eight other people  were hospitalized in a shooting Sunday morning in Compton.

The deceased victim, identified only as a male adult, died at a hospital. Details regarding the conditions of the survivors were not immediately available.

The shooting occurred at 1:43 a.m. at a party in a warehouse in the 900 block of West Victoria Street. About 100 to 150 people were at the party, authorities said.

Witnesses told NBC4 that the party was a gang event.

Seven of the victims were transported by Compton and Los Angeles fire departments, with others using personal transportation to get to a hospital.

No arrests were reported Sunday morning. Investigators said the shooting might have involved more than one gunman.

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