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Felipe Castrejon Castrejon-Balanzar Jr., 24

Felipe Castrejon-Balanzar Jr., a 24-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Tuesday, May 9, in the 300 block of West 9th Street in San Pedro, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 7:30 a.m., Castrejon-Balanzar was found in an alley, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police think Castrejon-Balanzar was shot sometime in the early-morning hours.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:40 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Police said they have no leads on a suspect in the shooting or a vehicle description and are looking for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harbor Division at (310) 726-7882 or (310) 726-7880. 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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