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Luis Cortez, 17

Luis Cortez, a 17-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Wednesday, Oct. 10, near 104th and Figueroa streets in Vermont Vista, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police believe the shooting was gang-related.

Cortez was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:31 p.m.

Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at (877) 275-5273. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--Wesley Lowery

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