Julio Torres Lopez, 31

Julio Lopez, a 31-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, March 31, near La Cienega Boulevard and Florence Avenue in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police responded to the scene about 4:30 a.m. and found Lopez with multiple gunshot wounds in a car, said Sgt. Dirk Dewachter.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the intersection was closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation, he said.

Coroner's records show Lopez was shot in a drive-by. He was struck several times in the head and neck.

No further details were immediately available.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Inglewood Police Department at (310) 412-5246. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the 24-hour anonymous hotline at (888) 412-7463.

-- Paloma Esquivel