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Monterey Hills: Los Angeles Police Department Hollenbeck Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 45-year-old man. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would assist with the investigation.

The shooting was reported on Thursday, September 7, 2017, around 8:45 p.m., in the 5300 block of Monterey Road in Los Angeles.

The victim is identified as Damien Blakely 45-years-old, of Los Angeles.

The victim was standing in the street when he was shot by unidentified suspect.

The victim died at the scene and homicide detectives are investigating the shooting as being gang-related.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Hollenbeck Homicide detectives at (323) 342-8964. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.”