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Eric Howard, 17

Died Aug. 31, 2007 at 12:50 a.m.

Eric Howard, 17, a black youth, was shot at 720 E. Hyde Park Boulevard at 12:02 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31.

Police patrolling nearby heard gunshots and found him lying in the street, wounded in the back and chin. He was taken to a hospital, where he died at about 12:50 p.m.

Investigators  believe he was shot from behind while walking on the sidewalk. A light-colored sedan fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Inglewood police at (310) 412-5246 or the 24-hour anonymous hotline at (888) 412-7463.

720 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 24, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

 
 

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