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Marvin Laguan, 18 [Update]

Marvin Laguan, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Aug. 22, in the 400 block of North Mar Vista Avenue in Pasadena, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police found Laguan with multiple gunshot wounds at 10:17 p.m. on a bungalow-lined street. Paramedics took him to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he died.

Laguan was being picked up from a friend's home by his girlfriend when he was shot by at least two men, police said. He exchanged words with one of the suspects, who pulled out a gun and shot him, according to police.

One round narrowly missed his girlfriend.

The male suspects were last seen walking south on Mar Vista. Anyone with information may call investigators at (626) 744-4517. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

[Updated Jan. 21, 2012: 2 arrested in slaying of Pasadena teenager]

-- Richard Winton

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