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Raul Nava Lopez, 42

Raul Nava Lopez, a 42-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Friday, May 3, in the 500 block of South Clarence Street in Boyle Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m., Lopez parked his red pickup truck outside an apartment building, said Los Angeles police Det. Jose Ramirez.

When Lopez got out of the truck, a person walked up to him and shot him, Ramirez said.

Lopez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:21 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Police are trying to determine a suspect description.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 342-8960. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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