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Claudio Brice Johnson, 20

Claudio Johnson, a 20-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, May 30, in the 5900 block of South Figueroa Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting took place about 7 a.m., LAPD Officer Cleon Joseph said. A witness reported seeing a male suspect approach Johnson, shoot and flee.

Johnson, who was shot in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to coroner's records.

Authorities have yet to determine whether the incident was gang-related.

-- Corina Knoll

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