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Carlos Cardenas, 42

Carlos Cardenas, a 42-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the 1300 block of North Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Cardenas was shot about 6:25 p.m Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. Investigators believe he was the victim of a drive-by shooting.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with more information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Blagg at the Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Robert J. Lopez

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