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Rene Moreida-Torres, 23

Rene Moreida-Torres, a 23-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Sunday July 3, near West 14th Street and South Mesa Street in San Pedro, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Moreida-Torres and his brother were standing on the sidewalk about 12:55 a.m. when they were approached by unknown person(s) who began shooting at them, according to an LAPD news release.

Moreida-Torres was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene.

His brother was shot in the upper and lower chest and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Harbor area homicide Dets. Boris Olivas or Andrew Alvarez at (310) 726-7882 or (310) 726-7862. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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