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Woman Shot and Killed in South LA Area Apartment

Several rounds appear to have been fired from outside the apartment.

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A woman was shot and killed late Monday at her South Los Angeles area apartment.

The shooting was reported at about 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 10000 block of Avalon Boulevard south of Century Boulevard. At least one shooter opened fire from outside the apartment unit, police said. 

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The victim was not identified. 

A detailed description of the shooter and motive were not immediately available. 

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Authorities said two firearms might have been used, based on preliminary ballistic evidence. Dozens of bullet casings were found at the scene.

Others inside the apartment were not injured.

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