The pursuit lasted until the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot near the 3100 block of Carlin Avenue in Lynwood.Īround 9:50 P.M., the suspect was located, hiding in the bushes he was detained and arrested for the carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon warrant. During the pursuit, the suspect threw a pistol from his car, which was recovered and held as evidence.
The suspect fled in a 2006 Toyota Solara and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at approximately 11:30 A.M., units from the Major Crimes Bureau – Surveillance Apprehension Team located the suspect and attempted to stop him in a vehicle. The carjacking case was investigated and an arrest warrant was obtained for Deonte Lee Murray, 36, of Compton. The suspect shot the carjacking victim in the leg with a high-powered rifle and stole a black Mercedes Benz. In the following hours, investigators learned that on Septem-eleven days prior to the attempted murder of the deputies- a carjacking occurred on Bradfield Avenue, in Compton. Through review of video and witness statements, investigators determined the armed suspect drove from the scene of the attack in a black Mercedes Benz. The suspect fled the scene in a black sedan, and a monetary reward was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. Both deputies suffered gunshot wounds to their heads and extremities. The suspect surreptitiously approached the passenger side of the patrol car and fired multiple rounds through the open window. The shooting occurred Saturday evening, September 12, 2020, north of the Metro Blue Line Station, located at 101 East Palmer Street, in Compton, as two deputies sat in a marked patrol car. Homicide Bureau unit commander, Captain Kent Wegener, gave a summary of the ambush and events which led to the arrest of the suspect. The outpouring of support from the community, the nation, both presidential candidates, people from all walks of life, including children, was a source of support, not only for the injured deputies, but for all law enforcement personnel. In juxtaposition, he saw the best of humanity when the entire Sheriff’s Department worked together to bring justice to the deputies. He relayed how he saw the worst in humanity when a crowd made its way to the hospital and chanted for the deputies to die while they fought for their lives. Sheriff Villanueva noted the cowardly act was followed with bystanders celebrating and cheering the despicable act. Sheriff Alex Villanueva held a press conference today, Wednesday, September 30, 2020, to announce the arrest of the suspect who deliberately attempted to kill two deputies in an ambush-style shooting, while they sat in their patrol car. Sheriff Villanueva Announces Arrest of Suspect in Compton Deputy Ambush
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