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Taron Raynell Rolison, 45

Taron Raynell Rolison (2019-11-02)

Taron Raynell Rolison, a 45-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Nov. 2, near West 86th Place and South Broadway in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Shortly before 2 p.m., Rolison was at a gathering in a parking lot in the area when a dispute broke out, said Los Angeles Police Det. Nathan Kouri. Shots rang out, and people ran to escape the gunfire, police said.

Rolison was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:56 p.m., according to coroner's records.

Rolison was the only one injured. Police estimated about 50 people gathered at the parking lot. Two vehicles were also damaged.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at (323) 786-5111. 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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