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Tracy Lee Hickson, 44

Tracy Hickson, a 44-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Sept. 26, in the 8700 block of South Vermont Avenue in Westmont, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Hickson was shot about 10:15 p.m. and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Coroner's records show he had two gunshot wounds to the back.

No further details were available.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call sheriff’s homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Sam Quinones

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