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Vartan Avatyan, 18

Vartan Avatyan (2010-10-17)

Vartan Avatyan, identified by the coroner's office as an 18-year-old white man, was fatally shot Sunday, Oct. 17, in the 7200 block of North Lankershim Boulevard in Sun Valley, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Avatyan and several friends were at a taco stand about 12:40 a.m. when man described by witnesses as Latino walked up and started shooting at him, according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release.

Suffering from several gunshot wounds, Avatyan was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.

The shooter is believed to have fled the area in a blue compact car.

Anyone with information about the identity of the shooter or details about Avatyan's death is asked to contact LAPD North Hollywood homicide detectives at (818) 623-4075. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477).

-- Sarah Ardalani

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