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Raymond Davila, 42

Raymond Davila, a 42-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 12, near South Central and Gladys avenues in downtown Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 3:17 a.m., police were called about a man with gunshot wounds, said Los Angeles Police Det. Doug Pierce. Davila was pronounced dead at 3:34 a.m. at the scene, according to coroner’s records.

Police are working to identify a suspect, but they don't yet know what preceded the shooting, Pierce said.

In the days before the shooting, Davila was living out of his car, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Pierce at (213) 996-1879. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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