Chontel Johnson, 36

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Chontel Johnson, a 36-year-old black man, was fatally shot at 9902 South Broadway in South L.A. at about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. According to LAPD South Bureau detectives, an unknown number of suspects fired several shots into a clothing store. Johnson, who was the store owner, was fatally hit, and two other people were injured. Paramedics declared Johnson dead at the scene. The two other people inside the store were taken to a local hospital, where they were listed in stable condition. The shooting is related to ongoing gang violence in the area. L.A. Times story with more details.