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Efrem Lamont Reynolds, 36

Efrem Lamont Reynolds (2016-05-16)

Efrem Reynolds, a 36-year-old black man, was found shot to death Monday, May 16, near the interchange of the 110 and 105 freeways in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 7:20 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call at a homeless camp, LAPD Det. Nathan Kouri said. A man led officers to Reynolds, who was inside a tent with gunshot wounds, Kouri said.

Reynolds, who had set up camp with about a dozen others in the area, died at the scene.

Detectives are looking for witnesses and trying to determine what led to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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