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Adrien Desean Moore, 19

Adrien Moore, a 19-year-old black man, was fatally shot Thursday, Oct. 14, near 103rd Street and Towne Avenue in Green Meadows, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Moore was walking about 10:45 a.m. when someone approached on foot and shot him, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Paramedics were called and Moore was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:23 a.m., Winter said. According to coroner’s records, Moore died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Los Angeles Police Criminal Gang & Homicide Det. M. Dixon said although there have been no arrests, authorities are actively investigating the case.

Witnesses described the shooter as a black man, 18 to 25 years old.

Anyone with information about Moore's death or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Dixon at (213) 485-4341. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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