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Death investigation underway after man found dead in Lancaster

A homicide investigation is underway in Lancaster after a man was found dead on Friday afternoon. 

The incident was reported at around 12:15 p.m. near the intersection of Third Street East and Avenue J, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

Deputies arrived to find a man who required transport to a nearby hospital. 

He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, according to the LASD statement. 

On Saturday, March 23, he was identified as 38-year-old Francisco Nunez. 

There was no further information provided. 

Anyone with further details is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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