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Triny Lopez, 40

Triny Lopez, a 40-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Thursday, Nov. 15, in the 800 block of Marine Avenue in Wilmington, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Lopez was driving his car about 10:50 p.m. when he was shot in a drive-by attack, according to an LAPD news release.

Paramedics were called, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said the unknown assailant may have been in a Dodge.

The victim was a known gang member of the Eastside Wilmas, authorities said, although it's unknown if the shooting was gang-related.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Dets. Rodriguez or Oliva at (310) 726-7887 or (310) 726-7880. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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