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Reynaldo Barnes, 51

By Ruben VivesStaff Writer 

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Reynaldo Barnes, 51, a black man was stabbed to death in the 700 block of West 131st Street in Compton about 9:34 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about the stabbing can call sheriff homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500. Callers can remain anonymous.

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-Ruben Vives/Los Angeles Times

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Ruben Vives

Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards.

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