Jermaine Durley, a 38-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, March 27, in the 8300 block of South Main Street in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Shortly after 7:15 a.m., Durley and a 21-year-old man were standing outside an apartment complex when a person approached and shot them, said Los Angeles police Det. Chris Barling.
Durley and the man were taken to a hospital, where Durley was pronounced dead at 8:15 a.m., according to coroner's records.
The other victim is expected to survive.
Based on the preliminary investigation, police believe a car was involved but are still trying to determine what the car looked like.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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