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Ruben Reyes Roque, 33

Ruben Reyes Roque, a 33-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, Oct. 10, near North Western Avenue and Romaine Street in Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Roque was dropped off at a hospital by a private vehicle with gunshot wounds shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the Northeast Division of the Los Angeles police department, said LAPD Lt. John Radtke.

Roque was pronounced dead at 12:55 a.m. at the hospital, according to coroner’s records.

Police later determined that Roque was originally shot near North Western Avenue and Romaine Street in Hollywood about 12:35 a.m., Radtke said.

Detectives believe Roque was in a vehicle with others when he was shot. At this point, police do not have a description of the shooter.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Bureau detectives at (213) 382-9470. 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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