South Los Angeles: Man, 38, is fatally shot outside house

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Damon Lamont Jones was fatally shot as he stood with another man in front of a residence in the 600 block of West 68th Street in South Los Angeles about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20.

The 38-year-old Los Angeles resident was approached by two men who walked up and yelled out a gang reference before opening fire, Los Angeles police detectives said. Jones and another man tried to flee into a nearby residence but each were hit with multiple gunshots.

Jones died at a local hospital. The other victim was treated and expected to survive.

Police believe the motive for the shooting is gang-related, although there was no specific description available. Anyone with information is asked to call LAPD South Bureau detectives at (213) 485-1383 or call toll free at 877-LAWFULL.

—Andrew Blankstein