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Brian Keith De Loach, 37

Brian De Loach, a 37-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, April 10, in the 2300 block of West 54th Street in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

De Loach and another person approached a converted club about 2:05 a.m. when they were shot by someone at the door, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Authorities were called and De Loach was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:35 a.m., Winter said.

Detective Roger Guzman, who is handling the investigation, said the other victim was wounded in the upper torso and remains in the hospital in stable condition.

Investigators do not have any suspects at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Det. Guzman at (213) 485-1385. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

-- Sarah Ardalani

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