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Yusuf Latice Davis, 39

Yusuf Latice Davis (2014-02-23)

Yusuf Latice Davis, a 39-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 23, in the 1000 block of West School Street in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Deputies responded to a call of a gunshot victim about 5:16 p.m. and found Davis in the street, said Lt. Steve Jauch with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was a drive-by or if a person walked up to Davis and shot him, Jauch said.

Davis was pronounced dead at 5:53 p.m. at a hospital, said Ed Winter, a coroner's spokesman.

Anyone with information can call the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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