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Lynnette Ammons, 48

Lynnette Ammons, a 48-year-old black woman, was fatally shot Wednesday, July 18, in the 1100 block of La Brea Avenue in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

According to KABC, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting victim at a store about 3:15 p.m.

When authorities arrived, they discovered Ammons shot several times. Paramedics were called and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the investigation, officials learned that prior to the shooting, a man entered the store and began arguing with Ammons. At that point, she was shot and the alleged shooter fled the scene.

No other details were available about the killing.

Anyone with information about the death of Lynette Ammons is asked to contact the Inglewood Police Department at (310) 412-5246. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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