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David Ng, 24

David Ng, a 24-year-old Asian man, was shot and killed Thursday, Aug. 14, in the 800 block of West 64th Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

A person in the area called police after discovering Ng on the street suffering from gunshot wounds, said LAPD Det. Sal LaBarbera.

Detectives believe Ng may have been killed in a robbery. LaBarbera declined to say what might have been taken from the man.

Ng was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:36 a.m., said Ed Winter, the assistant chief of investigations at the coroner’s office.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (213) 485-4341. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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