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Alonzo Darryn Lewis Jr., 47 [Update]

Alonzo Darryn Lewis Jr., a 47-year-old black man, was fatally wounded Saturday, June 15, in the 2500 block of 4th Avenue in Jefferson Park, according to L.A. County coroner’s records.

At 11:30 a.m., Lewis was visiting his grandmother’s home, LAPD Det. Sal LaBarbera said. It is unclear what happened next, but neighbors heard a heated argument and moments later, a single gunshot, LaBarbera said. A black male was seen leaving the home, and is believed to be the gunman.

Detectives are looking for the man.

Lewis was taken to a hospital, where he died at 11:52 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Investigators believe that Lewis was involved in a family dispute with his stepbrother.

Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD’s Criminal Gang Homicide Unit at (213) 485-1383. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

[Update: A previous version of this post incorrectly listed Alonzo Darryn Lewis Jr. as Lewis Alonzo Darryn Jr.]

[Update July 16: Rodrick Clay Hall, 52, was arrested July 10 on suspicion of murder. He is being held on $2-million bail, according to L.A. County Sheriff’s Department records. His next court date is July 29.]

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