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A 26-year-old man who was fatally shot in South Gate was identified by county authorities Thursday.

Angel Chitay Urzua was identified as the victim, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the 3700 block of Tweedy Boulevard and South Carlos Avenue at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday where they found Urzua, said LASD homicide Lt. Daniel Vizcarra.

Urzua was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about Urzua’s death is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323 890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

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