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Calvin Williams, 38

Calvin Williams (2014-05-10)

Calvin Williams, a 38-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, May 10, in the 900 block of East 120th Street in Green Meadows, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Williams was standing in an alley shortly before 12:30 a.m. visiting with a friend when a black man walked up and shot at him multiple times, said Los Angeles Police Det. Sal LaBarbera.

Williams ran about 12 feet and collapsed between two parked cars, LaBarbera said. Williams was pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. at the scene, said Ed Winter, a coroner’s spokesman.

Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (213) 485-4341. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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