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Isaiah Alexander Alvarez, 21

Isaiah Alexander Alvarez, a 21-year-old Latino, died Saturday, Aug. 26, after he was shot in the 2000 block of East 105th Street in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Alvarez was at a party late Friday, the night before he was killed, when he got into a fight with two other Latinos who witnesses said were gang members, Los Angeles Police Det. Dave Garrido said.

The fight moved into an alley, where someone shot Alvarez, Garrido said.

Alvarez was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:03 a.m., according to coroner’s records. Police said the South Pasadena resident had no gang ties.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 786-5111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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