Double Homicide in Compton: Mother, La’von Hall, and Daughter, Ma’Laysia Martin, Fatally Shot in Drive-By Attack; Estranged Boyfriend, Donte Lamont Brown, Sought in Connection with the Crime
A devastating double homicide has shaken the community of Compton, California, after a mother and her young daughter were fatally shot in a drive-by attack. The victims have been identified as La’von Hall and her daughter, Ma’Laysia Martin. The suspect wanted in connection with the brutal killings is Donte Lamont Brown, 41, of Compton, who is the estranged boyfriend of La’von Hall [1].
*Investigation and Manhunt*
Brown is now the subject of an intense manhunt, and investigators are urging the public to assist in locating him. According to authorities, Brown is considered armed and dangerous, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Detectives have pursued all investigative leads to date but have yet to apprehend Brown [1].
He is known to frequent areas in both Compton and Long Beach, and residents in those communities are asked to remain vigilant. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that the case remains open and active, and further details are being withheld to preserve the integrity of the investigation [1].
*Community Urged to Assist*
“This is a deeply tragic and disturbing case,” said one investigator familiar with the matter. “We are doing everything in our power to bring justice to La’von and Ma’Laysia, and we need the public’s help to locate Mr. Brown before anyone else is harmed.” [1]
Anyone with information related to this case, no matter how minor it may seem, is strongly encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) [1].
*Support for the Victims’ Family*
As the investigation continues, the community is asked to keep the victims’ family in their thoughts and prayers. The loss of La’von Hall and her young daughter, Ma’Laysia Martin, is a devastating tragedy that has left a family and community in mourning [1].
*Incident Timeline*
– Recent: La’von Hall and her daughter, Ma’Laysia Martin, are fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Compton, California.
– Ongoing: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department conducts an investigation and pursues leads to apprehend the suspect, Donte Lamont Brown.
*References*
[1] Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department statement and reports from the investigation.
[2] Crime Stoppers. (n.d.). How to Report a Crime.
[3] National Domestic Violence Hotline. (n.d.). Get Help.
