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Brandon Jackson, 18 [Updated]

Brandon Jackson, an 18-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Feb. 12, in the 300 block of Palm Street in Altadena, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Jackson was leaving a party about 10:40 p.m. when he walked by a car and was shot, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

The victim was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena where he was pronounced dead less than 15 minutes later, Winter said.

The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional details about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.

Anyone with information about the death of Brandon Jackson is asked to contact the L.A. County sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

[Update July 27: Still no suspects in Altadena teen's killing]

-- Sarah Ardalani

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