The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect or suspects responsible for the murder of Eric Washington. Washington, a 37-year-old man, was fatally shot on the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 P.M. The incident occurred on the 700 block of West Laurel Street in the city of Compton, California. Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are leading the investigation and are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. To encourage tips, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the city of Compton have jointly offered a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those involved in the crime. Individuals with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau directly at (323) 890-5500. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477). Alternatively, the public may use the P3 Tips mobile application, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or visit the website at https://lacrimestoppers.org. This case is part of a broader series of investigations following the Fourth of July weekend, with the Sheriff's Department reporting arrests in related homicide and shooting cases in Compton and East Los Angeles. The department continues to emphasize the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and bringing justice to the victims and their families. The suspect remains at large as of the publication date of September 17, 2026.