Gardena resident killed in Santa Monica
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SANTA MONICA (CNS) - Santa Monica police today sought two suspects in
connection with the killing of a 28-year-old Gardena resident, authorities
said.
Officers were sent at 9:53 p.m. Saturday to the 2000 block of Court 19
to investigate reports of shots fired, said Sgt. Renaldi Thruston of the Santa
Monica Police Department. Court 19 is an alley between 19th and 20th streets,
according to the watch commander's office.
Police were not immediately able to locate any victims or witnesses, but
a few minutes later, a hospital spokesperson reported that a gunshot victim
had been admitted there.
The victim, identified as Byron Lopez, -- taken to the hospital by
friends -- died of his wounds, Thruston said.
Detailed descriptions of the suspects were not available.
Anyone with information about the crime was asked to call detectives at
(310) 458-8451, or the watch commander at (310) 458-8427. Those who want to
remain anonymous may call (800) 782-7463.
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REST IN PEACE BYRON! YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!