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Ulises I Mendoza, 20

Ulises Mendoza, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, June 19, near Denker Avenue and 219th Street in Harbor Gateway, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Mendoza was riding his skateboard around 2:15 a.m. when he was shot, according to an LAPD news release.

Authorities were called, and he was taken to a hospital, where he died at 2:50 a.m.

Coroner's records show he was shot several times.

Residents in the area heard at least one gunshot, but no one saw the shooter, officials said.

Anyone with information about the death of Ulises Mendoza is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Detectives Rodriguez or Batres at (310) 726-7887 or (310) 726-7880. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

-- Los Angeles Times

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