Man found dead following shooting in Compton; suspect arrested

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Compton. 

The shooting is said to have occurred at around 9:50 p.m. Thursday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

Deputies were dispatched to the scene, located in the 1700 block of North Long Beach Boulevard, after receiving calls of shots fired int he area. 

When they arrived, they found 28-year-old Compton resident Danthony Malone dead at the scene, despite life-saving efforts from Compton Fire Department paramedics. 

Witnesses provided investigators with a description of both the suspect and the vehicle he was driving, which led them to stopping a vehicle matching the description at a later time. 

They learned that the driver lived at the location where the shooting occurred, and was in possession of a firearm similar to the one they believe was used to kill Malone. 

Deputies arrested the suspect, though no further information was provided due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. 

Anyone with additional information on the shooting was urged to contact investigators at (323) 890-5500.