Man killed in Bellflower shooting identified

A 37-year-old man who was fatally shot on a Bellflower street was identified Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

Hernan Nieves II was killed in the shooting that occurred around 5:40 p.m. Saturday.

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The victim died at the scene at Curnuta Avenue and Flora Vista Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

There was no immediate word on a suspect or a possible motive for the killing, sheriff's officials said.

Anyone with information on this killing was asked to call the LASD's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477.

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