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Rene Guillermo Miranda, 29

Rene Miranda, identified by the coroner's office as a 29-year-old white man, was shot and killed Tuesday, May 8, in the 1900 block of South Normandie Avenue in Pico-Union, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Officers responding to reports of gunshots about 12:45 a.m. discovered Miranda lying wounded near 20th Street and Normandie.

Paramedics were called and he was pronounced dead at a hospital. Coroner's records show he suffered several gunshot wounds.

Detectives did not have information about any suspects in the killing or a motive.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (213) 382-9470 or (877) 527-3247 during non-business hours. Anonymous calls may be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

-- Sam Quinones

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