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Arthur Johnson, 18

Arthur Johnson, an 18-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, June 11, near Grape Avenue and Nord Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting happened at 5:40 p.m., said Deputy Aura Sierra of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.

Johnson, along with two others, were shot. All the victims were taken to a hospital; however Johnson succumbed to his injuries about 45 minutes after the shooting.

Coroner’s records report that he was shot twice in the chest.

Sierra could not provide any further details about the incident or the condition of the other victims.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the killer is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

-- Alexandra Zavis

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