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Joseph Anthony Baca, 33

Joseph Anthony Baca, a 33-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Sept. 16, in the 1700 block of Firestone Boulevard in Florence-Firestone, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.

Shortly before midnight the night before, Baca was shot in a parking lot in the area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Baca ran a short distance before collapsing. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:03 a.m. Sept. 16, according to coroner’s records.

It's unclear whether the gunman shot from a car or a vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 890-5500. 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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