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Tongan security guard killed in LA shooting [1]

Los Angeles, California, USA

Monday, July 24, 2017 - 13:52.  Updated on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 18:10.

Siosifa Maama and daughter.

Tributes are flowing in for 21-year-old Siosifa Maama of Los Angeles who tragically passed away five days ago. Siosifa worked as a security guard and was shot during an attempted armed robbery of a store that he was guarding on the evening of June 19.

Three others were injured during the incident and are recovering. Los Angeles Police have stated that they are apprehending three or four male suspects who remain at large.

Siosifa passed only two days before his birthday on June 21. He leaves behind an 18-month-old daughter. A fundraiser has been set up on gofundme to support Sifa’s burial expenses.

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