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A man was fatally shot today in an unincorporated area near South Los Angeles.

The shooting occurred about 6:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of West 111th Street, near Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles’ limit, according to Deputy Erin Liu of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

Information about a suspect was not released.

Authorities encouraged anyone with information about the shooting tocall the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those  wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.