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Alvin Dexter, 42

Died June 4, 2010 at 8:17 p.m.

Alvin Dexter, a 42-year-old black man, was shot and killed Friday, June 4, in the 1100 block of West 105th Street in Westmont, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Dexter was visiting a relative about 7:45 p.m. when he was shot while walking to the front gate, said sheriff's homicide Det. Richard Tomlin, who is handling the investigation.

Authorities were called and Dexter was taken to Harbor UCLA Medical Center where he died at 8:17 p.m., according to coroner's records.

Witnesses to the shooting said they saw two males running from the scene, Tomlin said.

Investigators do not have any additional details about the incident.

Anyone with information about the death of Alvin Dexter is asked to contact Tomlin at (323) 890-5576 or (323) 890-5630.

— Sarah Ardalani

1134 W. 105th St.
 
 

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Updated: June 11, 2010 at 10:57 p.m.

 
 

Seven reader comments about Alvin Dexter

education,luv, prayer, guidance and mercy is it.

— famil member no longer lost
June 10, 2010 at 5:53 p.m.

hr y is it that u post all types of judgemental comments and u pick and choose which ones u post to satisfy ur investigation this is like my space a police web site so they can know about the murders but do nothing about them.post some that has been solved,even if its acold case. none cuz they could care lee if we kill off each other.it never even make the news.they say this is life wer we live.any wer else kids 18 & under make the news if they r killed not us cuz its about 5 a week give r take. police knock it off we all kno its u that read,keep,accept & post on this blog.

— truth b told
June 11, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.

hey bro, i miss u already & i 4sure luv u.prayers 4 all family members of ours."Black" man what was u thinkin. u the 5th family member in a year.u kno momz is so hurt ur her 3rd child 2 b killed & all 4rm gun shots 2 sons & a daughter only a st. over.then jus 3 months ago the last of the madness TM.this is a problem that must b addressed.suicide is wut it is wen we r killin r self.think about the kids,make a difference.let no mor hearts or homes b broken.rest 4 now GOD is comin soon. gregory t.,keith o., joe c.,william h.,alvin d.,rachelle w. watch em.no more.real true family dont get down like that.get God in yo life b4 its 2 late.wake up luv 1's!!!

— wut is family 4
June 11, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.

this was a good dude,and solid.how is this allowed? i guess the hundreds has turned like the rest super scandalous.you lost your life at the hands of your own.where the love at?aint none.big black this shouldnt have happen.now days trust no 1,not even your own.they turnt up off these
drugs out here its crazy.

— 1 nation 34hittin
June 11, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.

Hi Bro i love you and miss you

— ANGELA
June 17, 2010 at 11:49 p.m.

today u was laid 2 rest finally.i am stiil in shock man G.I.P BIG BLACK we luv u.U R 4SHo missed.is this wut they have 4 the solid ones?

— 1 nation 34hittin
June 19, 2010 at 5:39 p.m.

you will always be miss when i lost your brother and ya sister i new i new i had a brother that i will see and talk to when i need it to dam when i lost you i was hurt it was like loosen my man ya brother all over again rest in peace black you will always be that strong black man in my heart tell my man and my sister inlaw i said hello and i cant wait to see them when it time cause i no we going to have a groove time together

— chanta ya sis inlaw
Sept. 29, 2010 at 9:54 p.m.

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