Alejandro Gonzalez Magana Obituary, Death – A man who was fatally shot during a violent carjacking incident in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood near South Los Angeles has been identified as 36-year-old Alejandro Gonzalez Magana, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on Monday.
The fatal shooting occurred late Thursday night, around 11:40 p.m., in the 9000 block of Compton Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire and found Gonzalez Magana lying on the sidewalk. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the incident also left a second man wounded. While deputies and county firefighters were handling the scene where Gonzalez Magana was found, Los Angeles police officers were called to another nearby location in the 9200 block of Compton Avenue after receiving reports of a second gunshot victim. Emergency personnel located the second man and transported him to a local hospital. He was reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Investigators believe the two victims were initially sitting in a vehicle when they were approached by two suspects. A confrontation occurred as the suspects attempted to rob or carjack the victims. During the struggle, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot both men.
Moments later, another vehicle approached the scene—possibly intending to help the injured victims. At that point, the suspects allegedly turned their attention to the new arrivals and carjacked their vehicle before fleeing the area. The suspects were last seen driving north on Compton Avenue in a light-colored Acura.
The Sheriff’s Department has not released any suspect descriptions, and the suspects remain at large as the investigation continues.
Law enforcement officials are working to piece together the timeline of events and gather surveillance footage and witness accounts that may help identify those responsible. The motive appears to be a robbery or carjacking attempt that escalated into deadly violence.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area, which has seen its share of violent crime. Residents in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood have expressed fear and frustration following the incident, which involved not just one but multiple victims and vehicles.
Alejandro Gonzalez Magana’s city of residence was not disclosed, but his sudden and violent death has left loved ones grieving. Community members are also hoping for swift justice as detectives continue their search for the perpetrators.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
As of now, the investigation remains active, with law enforcement continuing to follow leads in hopes of bringing those responsible to justice.