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A man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Long Beach, authorities said Tuesday.

The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 1300 block of Wesley Drive, said Long Beach police Sgt. Brad Johnson.

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The man, in his 20s, died at a hospital, according to the coroner’s office. Authorities withheld his name, pending notification of his relatives.

Police believe the shooting may have been gang-related, Johnson said.

Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call police.

–City News Service

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