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LA County Coroner Investigates Andres Guardado's Sheriff's Deputy-Involved Death

The June killing of Guardado, 18, will be the first independent investigation by the coroner's office in more than 30 years.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner is opening an inquiry into the shooting death of 18-year-old Andres Guardado, which involved sheriff's deputies.

Updated at 6:38 p.m. ET

The Los Angeles County coroner's office announced Tuesday it will open an independent inquiry into the sheriff's deputy-involved death of an 18-year-old man shot in June.

The announcement marked a significant step into the high-profile killing of Andres Guardado. The inquest, which had been recommended by the city's Board of Supervisors, will be the first such investigation done by the.

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