Luis Javier Garcia, 25
Luis Garcia, a 25-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, May 31, in the 500 block of West 78th Street in Vermont Knolls, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Shortly before 4 a.m., Garcia got into an argument with a female companion, said LAPD Det. Chris Barling. During the argument, a silver or gray SUV drove by and the driver inside also got into an argument with Garcia. He then pulled out a gun and shot Garcia, Barling said.
Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:02 a.m., said Ed Winter, assistant chief of investigations for the coroner's office. The SUV drove west on West 78th Street, Barling said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
FOR THE RECORD: A previous version of this post said that Garcia died at a hospital. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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