Car Explosion Injures One in Compton [Compton, CA]

COMPTON, CA (March 25, 2024) — An individual sustained injuries following what is being described by authorities as a “vehicle explosion” in Compton, occurring just after 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident, which took place in the 1000 block of W. 131st Street.

Details surrounding the cause of the explosion are still being pieced together, with the condition of the injured party yet to be disclosed. As the investigation unfolds, the Sheriff’s Department’s Arson Explosives Investigation team has been dispatched to the scene to determine the cause of the explosion.

This developing story continues to unfold as authorities delve into the circumstances leading up to the event. The community awaits further information as the investigation into the car explosion in Compton seeks to uncover what prompted the explosion and the extent of the victim’s injuries.