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Osvaldo Ruelas, 36

Osvaldo Ruelas, a 36-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 20, in the 3100 block of South Halm Avenue in Mid-City, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ruelas was the victim of a drive-by shooting, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

He was shot in the upper torso about 10:56 p.m. and died at a hospital less than 35 minutes later, Winter said.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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