Mario Antwine Ellis, 23
Mario Ellis, a 23-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, Sept. 29, in the 15100 block of Woodruff Place in Bellflower, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
The shooting occurred about 12:20 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said.
Ellis was pronounced dead at a hospital. Coroner's records show he died from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Officials had no further information.
City News Service reported that deputies told a news crew the man was slain in a drive-by shooting, and they were looking for two men seen fleeing in a car.
Anyone with information about the death of Mario Ellis is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Abby Sewell
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