Francisco Gomez, a 41-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, April 1, in the 5100 block of Venice Boulevard in Mid-City, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Police responded at about 2 a.m. to a call of a shooting inside a home in the area, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officers found Gomez inside with gunshot wounds. Gomez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:50 a.m., according to coroner’s records.
Witnesses told police that a group of men had been drinking inside a home when a person opened fire, killing Gomez.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Bureau detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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