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Christian Gibson Sr., 22

Died June 6, 2011 at 5:05 p.m.

Christian Gibson Sr., a 22-year-old black man, died Monday, June 6, a day after he was shot in the 800 block of Lennon Street in west Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Gibson was shot during an altercation on June 5 about 10:10 p.m.

After the shooting, Gibson was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle, Winter said. He succumbed to his injuries the next day at 5:05 p.m.

Coroner's records show Gibson died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

847 Lennon St.
 
 

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Updated: July 5, 2011 at 12:40 p.m.

 
 

Six reader comments about Christian Gibson Sr.

I do send my condolences to the family however, This is not Compton. It is Rosewood or West Rancho Dominguez or still unincorporated part of La County.

— Sheba
July 5, 2011 at 9:05 p.m.

That's Compton. You can try to change the name but that's Compton. Born and raised by the way.

— Keep It Real
July 7, 2011 at 7:43 a.m.

Regardless of where this took place the family still needs justice.. My brother from another has been layed to rest but his killer is still out there! God called him home so soon & he is truely missed and loved unconditionally.. Christan justice will be served!!!

— Brother from Another
July 20, 2011 at 8:53 p.m.

U are so loved & missed,heaven has a god angel...

— auntie nae
July 20, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.

christan i love and miss you.. it hurts me everyday to know that your never coming back.. but i know your and a better place now.. and your looking over everyone and tha family with a smile.. WE LOVE YOU

— your cousin yona
July 23, 2011 at 10:35 p.m.

Brother I really miss you....Maybe I shouldn't have googled your name cause now I'm crying...Lol.....But if it's 10 yrs. frm now I want your killer found because he's walking around like nothing happen and it hurts.
R.I.P Christan D. Gibson Sr.
Gone But Never Forgotten
12/26/88~06/06/11
Your Little Sister
Alexis But in your eyes Young Lexo

— Alexis
Aug. 10, 2012 at 2:30 a.m.

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