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Kevin Darran Tatum, 17

Kevin Darran Tatum, a 17-year-old black man, was fatally shot Saturday, March 30, in 700 block of East Avenue K Street in Lancaster, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which occurred at a party in Lancaster early Saturday, authorities said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting occurred in a house where a large party was underway, some witnesses told KABC-TV (Channel 7) and City News Service.

Authorities provided no additional information.

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

-- Rosanna Xia

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