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28-year-old man killed in shooting near Compton identified

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A 28-year-old man who was fatally shot in an unincorporated area near Compton was identified Monday.

Eric Ruffins of Carson died in the shooting that occurred around 4:50 p.m. Friday in the 15600 block of Atlantic Avenue, one block north of Alondra Boulevard, according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau and Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.


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There was no immediate information about a suspect or possible motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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