Chicago man slain in South LA hit-and-run; LAPD offers $50,000 reward
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A 65-year-old Chicago man, Jose 'Joey' Melesio, visiting LA for the Dodgers-Cubs series, was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled near South Figueroa Street and 75th Street. The LAPD has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The driver is unknown; the car is described as a small four-door sedan possibly white, gray or silver. Investigators are reviewing footage and asking auto shops to report any recent damage. A GoFundMe has been started to cover funeral costs and return the body to Chicago.
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