LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell released the following statement in response to the latest updates on the shootings that took place in Compton on July 4 weekend claiming the lives of Eric Washington, Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, Thaddeus Clark and injuring others:

“I want to thank everyone who worked diligently to make today’s announcement of the arrest of the individual allegedly involved in the shooting of Meah Bordenave-Jenkins on July 4 in our Compton community possible. This is a welcome development in the effort to hold those responsible for these reckless and inexcusable acts of violence accountable.

While today’s announcement marks an important first step, my heart remains with all the families who lost loved ones, those who were injured, and the community whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless violence. If anyone has any information about the remaining victims, Eric Washington and Thaddeus Clark, and these tragic events, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477.

The County’s Office of Violence Prevention Crisis Response Team has been providing rapid support to those impacted, and we will continue to do so. The work ahead is about more than justice. It is about healing, and healing does not happen overnight. It requires a sustained commitment to supporting those who are grieving and helping rebuild the sense of safety every person deserves.”

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