East Los Angeles: Richard Cabrales, 20

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Richard Cabrales, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by a Los Angeles police officer in the 3800 block of East 6th Street in East Los Angeles on Friday, June 5, according to authorities.

LAPD officers had gone to the location to investigate Cabrales, who was on parole, for a possible parole violation.

“Officers went on a parole search and an individual walked out of a room with a gun and shots were fired,” said Los Angeles Police Officer April Harding. The shooting took place about 8:20 a.m.

A weapon was recovered from the scene, police said.

-- Anthony Pesce and Corina Knoll