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Brandy Houston, 21

Brandy Houston, a 21-year-old black man, was fatally shot Thursday Nov. 29, in the 43000 block of Gadsen Avenue in Lancaster, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Houston was shot during an exchange of gunfire between gang members, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

He was shot about 1:09 p.m. and taken to the hospital for treatment. He died about 30 minutes later, records show.

There was no other information immediately available about the case.

Anyone with details about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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