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Donald Dewayne Gathright, 33

Donald Dewayne Gathright, a 33-year-old black man, was shot and killed on Saturday, Dec. 3, in the 300 block of East 142nd Street in Willowbrook, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.  

Gathright lived in Moreno Valley, according to coroner's records, but he was visiting friends about 5:12 p.m. when the shooting occurred, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Troy Ewing. 

"All we know is he was hanging out with some people outside and then gunshots were heard," Ewing said. "A neighbor looked out the window, saw the victim lying on the driveway and called 911. When deputies arrived, several people were hanging out on the street, but they refused to give us any assistance or accounts about what happened."

Gathright was shot twice, Ewing said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:35 p.m., according to coroner's records. 

Investigators don't have a description of the shooter, nor do they know whether the shooter was on foot or in a vehicle, Ewing said. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477

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