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Floyd Darnell Videau, 42

Floyd Darnell Videau, a 42-year-old black man, was fatally wounded on Sunday, June 23, in the 2000 block of East 114th Street in Watts, according to L.A. County coroner’s records.

Videau was standing near the playground at 4:30 a.m. near the Imperial Courts housing project when a gunman approached and fired several shots from a pistol, said LAPD Det. Sal LaBarbera.

The shooter then fled on foot, leaving Videau wounded in the upper torso, LaBarbera said.

Videau was pronounced dead at 4:40 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Anyone with information can call LAPD 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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