Motion seeks $50,000 city reward in killing of HACLA worker Eric Washington

The reward would be offered for information leading to a conviction in the July 4, 2026 Compton shooting, for six months.

City Council· posted Sep 18Motion$50K

Anyone with information identifying the person or persons who fatally shot Eric Washington could claim up to $50,000 from the city if a conviction follows. Councilmember Tim McOsker proposed the reward, which would run six months from publication and follow action by the county Board of Supervisors on its own reward.

What happens next

City Council consideration of the motion; if adopted, the City Clerk would publish notice of the reward.

How the Council voted on this file
Yes No Absent
  1. 13–0–2
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Tim Mcosker

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