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Justina Pina, 39

Justina Pina, a 39-year-old Latina, was shot and killed Monday, March 12, in the 14600 block of Eastwood Avenue in Lawndale, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Pina and Francisco Saulcedo, 44, were pronounced dead at the scene just before 10 a.m., said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Lillian Peck.

Officials said the deaths were being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. Authorities did not reveal the relationship between Pina and Saulcedo.

Coroner's records show Pina died from a gunshot wound to the head.

According to The Times' Homicide Report, 36 homicides have occurred within a two-mile radius of Monday's incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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