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Dennis Christian Seagraves, 21

Dennis Seagraves, a 21-year-old black man, was fatally shot Sunday, Oct. 31, in the 2300 block of Delta Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Authorities responded to a call of shots fired about 9:40 p.m., according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.

When officers arrived, they found Seagraves suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken by paramedics to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, officials said.

Investigators said witnesses told them that the shooter was an adult male who was seen fleeing the area in a vehicle traveling east on Burnett Street.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Long Beach Police Department homicide Dets. Hugo Cortes or Peter Lackovic at 562-570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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