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Henry Kaiwi, 33

Henry Kaiwi, a 33-year-old Pacific Islander, was fatally shot on Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the 2600 block of Idell Street in Cypress Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police responding to a 911 call at 8:05 a.m. discovered Kaiwi with a gunshot wound to the head, said Ed Winter, coroner’s spokesman.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:44 a.m.

Witnesses reported a dispute between Kaiwi and a friend prior to his death, according to coroner’s reports.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the shooting 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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