South Los Angeles: Pablo Tzoc Cuc, 35

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Pablo Tzoc Cuc, a 35-year-old white man, was shot several times in the back on Monday, April 27 in the 900 block of West 53rd Street in South Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

Tzoc Cuc was running from two men when he was shot, police said. Wounded, he fell between two parked cars, and he was robbed as he lay dying in the street, officials said. Tzoc Cuc was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There are two suspects in his killing. Authorities described one suspect as a black man, 20 to 30 years old, 170 pounds, and between 5’ 10’ and six feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black, white and red tank top and blue jeans, officials said. The second suspect is a black man, between 15 and 17 years old, between five feet and 5’ 3’ tall, and about 140 to 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Los Angeles Police Department Dets. Colin Braudrick and Stephanie Hale at 213-485-1383.

-- Anthony Pesce