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Billy Alfaro, 27

By Ruben VivesStaff Writer 
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Billy Alfaro, 27, a Latino man, was shot and killed at Eastern Avenue and Watcher Street in Bell Gardens Tuesday, Aug. 5. The L.A. County Coroner’s office listed his time of death as 7:47 a.m. The homicide was reported by the coroner’s office.

Detectives from the L.A. County Sheriff’s homicide bureau are investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the shooting can call (323) 890-5500. Callers can remain anonymous.

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- Ruben Vives/ Los Angeles Times

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Ruben Vives

Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards.

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