Authorities Seek Help Locating Suspect in Compton Party Shooting

COMPTON (CNS) - Authorities sought the public's assistance Wednesday in locating the person who fatally shot a 28-year-old man at a house party in Compton where several other people were injured.

The shooting was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Friday near Mayo Avenue and Greenleaf Boulevard, according to homicide Lt. Omar Camacho of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies reported seeing approximately 100 people leaving a residence. They were directed to the rear of the location and discovered a victim with apparent gunshot wounds who died at the scene, the sheriff's department reported.

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the victim as Robert Abdelkader III, 28, of Compton.

Witnesses at the scene told ABC7 that the shooting occurred at a pool party. Video from the scene showed deputies searching the backyard of a home for evidence.

Three women and two men were taken to a hospital to be treated for non- life-threatening injuries, according to the Compton Fire Department. KCAL9 reported that a sixth victim walked into a hospital two hours after the shooting.

No suspect description was available.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or tips may be sent to www.lacrimestoppers.org.