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Raymond Benford, 33

Raymond Benford, a 33-year-old black man, was fatally shot Monday, July 5, in the 1700 block of West 136th Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

Benford was taken by an unknown person or people to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, authorities said.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

-- Robert J. Lopez

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