Two separate shootings occurred during Fourth of July block parties in Compton, California, killing three people and injuring four.Eric Washington, a former government aide and community organizer, and Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, an aspiring nurse, were among the victims.Washington, who worked for Assemblymember Mike Gipson, attempted to deescalate a conflict but was fatally shot.Bordenave-Jenkins, a University of Nevada Las Vegas student, was visiting family when the shooting happened.The second incident killed Thaddeus Clark.Both shootings, though not linked by investigators, highlight ongoing gun violence in the area.Community leaders and officials mourned the victims, emphasizing their contributions to society.A peace rally was planned to address the crisis.The incidents add to a pattern of violence in Los Angeles County, prompting calls for improved safety measures.