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Brian Andrew Barajas, 20

Brian Barajas, a 20-year-old Latino, was fatally stabbed on Saturday, July 27, in the 300 block of East Q Street in Wilmington, according to L.A. County coroner’s records.

Barajas was at a party at 11:25 p.m. when a fight broke out in the backyard between his friends and another person, according to an LAPD news release.

Barajas was not involved in the fight, but when he attempted to leave with his friends, he was stabbed in the torso. Another person was also injured.

Barajas was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:45 p.m.

Anyone with information about the crime can call Harbor Homicide Det. Maffei or Officer Oliva at (310) 726-7882 or (310) 726-7881.Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222- 8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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