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Vallan Clinton Gavilan Jr., 21

Vallan Clinton Gavilan Jr., a 21-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, March 26, in the 400 block of West 87th Street in Vermont Vista, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 8:15 p.m., Gavilan was standing near his Chevy Malibu when a person drove by and fired multiple rounds, said Los Angeles police Det. Rick Gordon.

Gavilan was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Police believe the gunman fled south on South Flower Street in a light-colored vehicle.

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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