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Samuel White, 44

Samuel White, a 44-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Feb. 6, near South Broadway and West 93rd Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 9:30 a.m., White was walking west on West 93rd with another man when a person walked up to the two, LAPD Det. Rick Gordon said.

There was a short verbal confrontation, then the man pulled out a gun and shot at White and the other man.

White was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. at the scene, according to coroner’s records. The other man with White was not injured.

The gunman got into a vehicle and drove away. Police are still working on a vehicle description.

Anyone with information is asked to call the  Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5111. 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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