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Motorist Shot Dead in Gang-Related Attack in Sun Valley, Police Say

The shooting occurs about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at La Tuna Canyon Road and Sunland Boulevard.

Authorities Friday identified a motorist who was fatally shot in Sun Valley during a possibly gang-related confrontation with another driver, who remained at large.

The shooting occurred about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at La Tuna Canyon Road and Sunland Boulevard.

Jose Penado, 32, of Los Angeles died at a hospital, coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said.

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Penado was stopped at the intersection when he became involved in an argument with the driver of another vehicle, according to Los Angeles police. The suspect shot Penado -- whose passenger escaped injury -- and sped off.

Police did not release a description of the suspect or the assailant's vehicle.

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