Dante Dejon Willis, 24

May 3, 2010, 11:29 a.m.

Dante Willis, a 24-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, April 29, at Exton and Hazel streets in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

A passerby found Willis with a gunshot wound to the head about 2 a.m., said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Willis was taken to Harbor UCLA Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 6 a.m., according to coroner's records.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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Dante Willis,A Son,A Friend,A Father,Dante was an amazing man .My name is Caroline Sanchez and I am his ex girlfriend ,we have a 1year old son together his name is Tristan Drake Willis,all the memories spent with this man is unforgettable and I thank god everyday for allowing me to have met this man.And knowing the man I use to be in love with the father of my child is now gone and there is no getting him back it is extremely heartbreaking and i am shocked,I love this man as a person and he was an amazing bright spirit that didnt deserve this.It kills me more that his Son tristan will never be able to share memories and get to know what a great person his father was.We love you Dante And I promise to always tell your son What a great person you were.Rip -love you Tristan and your old friend caroline sanchez,

— Caroline sanchez Oct. 15, 2010 at 6:55 p.m.