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Juan Zarate Flores, a 42-year-old Latino, was killed on October 17, 2011, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records state he was walking on the 900 block of Lakme Street at about 8:45 p.m. when two Latino men approached and opened fire with a pistol and a shotgun. Flores collapsed and was taken to a Long Beach hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Witnesses reported the shooters fled in a white-colored sedan, driving eastbound on Opp Street. The LAPD launched an investigation but was unable to establish a motive, and no arrests or suspects have been identified. Detectives asked anyone with information to contact Harbor area detectives or Crime Stoppers.

What did readers in Wilmington on the night of October 17, 2011, see or hear that might help solve this case?