Juan Manuel Zamora Jr., 29
Juan Manuel Zamora Jr., a 29-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, April 23, in the 600 block of Wilmington Boulevard in Wilmington, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 8:30 p.m., Zamora stepped outside of his home and was on the sidewalk when a person in a gray hoodie approached him and shot him multiple times, said Los Angeles Police Det. David Cortez.
Zamora stumbled back to his front porch where he collapsed.
Zamora was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:05 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
Detectives are looking for more witnesses, Cortez said.
“Hopefully we’ll get some people to come forward, and get some information,” he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cortez at (310) 326-7889. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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