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Dean Joseph Klein, 32

Dean Joseph Klein, a 32-year-old white man, was fatally shot Sunday, Aug. 25, near Avenue Q-6 and Lilac View Avenue in Palmdale, according to L.A. County coroner’s records.

About 1:30 a.m., two people walked up to a garage where several people were hanging out, and a confrontation ensued, said L.A. County Sheriff’s Lt. Dave Dolson. Two men, ages 21 and 30, and a 23-year-old woman were shot.

Klein was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:20 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Department homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to  remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. 

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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