Geovanny Antonio Mendez-Gomez, 24
Geovanny Antonio Mendez-Gomez, a 24-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, May 27, near South Main Street and West 77th Street in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 8 p.m., Mendez-Gomez and another person, Freddy Orlando Mendoza, 27, were standing outside a market when a gunman walked up and began shooting multiple rounds at the two, Los Angeles Police Det. Dave Garrido said.
The shooter ran to a waiting vehicle, possibly a dark-colored sedan. Police think the incident is related to recent gang activity in the area.
Mendez-Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 p.m. Mendoza was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD’s 77th Division homicide squad at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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