Police searching for shooter who killed man outside Harvard Park
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A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon outside a public park in the Harvard Park area, police said.
Authorities responded to multiple calls reporting gunshots around 12:15 p.m at West 62nd Street and Harvard Boulevard, near the Jackie Tatum / Harvard Recreation Center.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. James Shray said.
Police are investigating the homicide and searching for the shooter, but possible witnesses at the park have so far been reluctant to provide additional information, Shray said.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about this shooting to call the LAPD criminal gang/homicide division at (323) 786-5100. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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