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Francisco Avila, 57

Francisco Avila, a 57-year-old Latino, was fatally stabbed Saturday, Nov. 24, in the 13000 block of Mercer Street in Pacoima, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police found him in the street with a stab wound to his neck.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:33 p.m., said Ed Winter, the coroner’s spokesman.

No other details were immediately available about the case.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 275-5273. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--Adolfo Flores

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