July 17, 2026: Man Charged With Murder of Nursing Student in Deadly Shooting at Compton Fourth of July Celebration

Meah Bordenave-Jenkins was killed and two teenagers were seriously injured

COMPTON, Calif. - A 54-year-old man has been charged with opening fire at a Fourth of July block party in Compton, killing a 19-year-old nursing student and severely injuring two teenagers as they celebrated the holiday with friends and family.

"On a day of community celebration and joy, Meah Bordenave-Jenkin's vibrant young life was suddenly and horrifically taken, two others were injured and a community was ripped apart because of senseless gun violence," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. "We will do everything in our power to seek justice for the victims and keep violent offenders off the streets. To the victims' families and surviving victims, our office's Bureau of Victim Services is here to offer trauma-informed support as the case moves through the criminal justice system."

Antoine Jones (dob 7/13/72), aka Twinal, of Compton was charged in case 26CMCF01076 with one felony count of first-degree murder, two felony counts of attempted murder and one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon. It is further alleged that Jones personally and intentionally discharged a handgun in the commission of the murder and attempted murders.

At approximately 11:20 p.m. on July 4, Jones allegedly shot and killed Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, 19, and seriously injured two teenagers ages 15 and 18 at a Fourth of July celebration at an apartment complex on West Laurel Street in Compton. Bordenave-Jenkins died at the scene.

The case was filed for warrant on July 15. The defendant pleaded not guilty during his arraignment today. The next court date is scheduled as a preliminary hearing setting and bail review on July 29 in Department D of the Compton Courthouse.

Jones remains in custody on $5,060,000 bail as requested by prosecutors.

If convicted as charged, Jones faces up to 117 years to life in state prison.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Kylie Starr of the Gang Homicide Division and remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau.

The charges in this case are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.