Chinatown: Man, 27, shot while driving

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Jonathan Miranda, a 27-year-old Latino, was shot multiple times while driving his car just south of the Los Angeles River in Chinatown about 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.

After getting a report of shots fired in the area, Los Angeles police found Miranda, of Lincoln Heights, alone in a 1985 white Crown Victoria that had crashed into a street sign in the 100 block of West Wilhardt Street.

Witnesses had directed them to what they thought was a car accident, but police discovered that Miranda had been shot. Paramedics called to the scene pronounced him dead, according to a police news release.

Anyone with information is asked to call Central Area detectives at 213-842-0727 during normal business hours. After hours and on weekends, calls may be made to the 24-hour toll-free number, 1-877-LAPD 24-7 (527-3247).