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Francisco Velazquez, 33

Francisco Velazquez (2010-02-20)

Francisco Velazquez, a 33-year-old Latino, died Saturday, Feb. 20, after being stabbed in the 300 block of South Burris Ave. in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Velazquez was visiting a friend when he was confronted by three other men, one of whom pulled a knife and stabbed him, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said. He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center and pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m., according to Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Anyone with more information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

-- Carla Rivera

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