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Okpara Khamisi Wright, 35

Okpara Khamisi Wright (2009-04-02)

Okpara Wright, a 35-year-old black man, was shot several times on Thursday, April 2, 2009, in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Wright was at a gas station with another man when a group of men approached them, got into an argument, and shot at them, according to Long Beach Police Department officials.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Dets. Daniel Mendoza and David Rios at (562) 570-7244.

-- Anthony Pesce

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