Search underway for killer of Compton councilman's brother

A manhunt was underway Tuesday for the gunman who shot two brothers of a Compton city councilman, one of them fatally, in an apparent “gang-related and targeted” attack on a street in East Los Angeles.

The shooting took place in the 900 block of South La Vee Avenue just after noon Monday, said Deputy Mike Barraza.

Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan aounced on his Facebook page Monday afteoon that his brothers Deis and Larry Galvan had been shot, and that the latter had died.

Galvan wrote on Facebook his brothers were shot in front of his mother’s house.

“I’m glad my little brother Deis was able to go home today by only being shot in the foot,” Galvan wrote. “I’m sad to say my other little brother Larry did not make it.

“He was shot multiple times in the chest and died of cardiac arrest. I really want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for my family.

“Although my brother’s life was tragically cut short at the young age of 27, I do find solace in knowing that before he left this earth, he knew the Lord and I’m certain he was able to call out to him before he left us.

“My little brother’s life will not be in vain. He leaves behind three brothers, a mother, many friends and three beautiful children who through their lives, his memory will live on.”

Galvan also posted a photo of himself and his two brothers at a toy giveaway in Compton this year for Christmas.

Compton Mayor Aja Brown issued a statement in support of Galvan.

“The Compton City Council joins with our residents in mouing the loss of Councilmember Isaac Galvan’s brother and in extending our thoughts, prayers and love to his mother, his brother’s children and entire family. We also hope for a quick recovery for his injured brother. Compton stands with East L.A. residents in the fight against gun violence.”

The two Galvan brothers were walking south on La Vee Avenue when a man walked up, pulled out a gun and shot them, Barraza said. They were taken to a hospital, where Larry Galvan died.

The gunman fled the scene in an SUV headed north on La Vee Avenue. The shooting of Galvan’s brothers appeared “gang-related and targeted,” according to the sheriff’s department.

Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. All tips can be submitted anonymously.

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