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HOLLYWOOD (CNS) – Authorities Thursday identified a security guard who was fatally shot at an illegal gambling establishment on Cahuenga Pass during an attempted robbery, and detectives continued their efforts to find the suspects.

The shooting occurred about 3:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 3300 block of Cahuenga Boulevard, near Oakshire Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Anthony Rivas, 32, of North Hollywood died at the scene, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office reported.

According to police, two armed male suspects wearing ski masks entered the rear of the building with the intention to commit a robbery. The security guard began observing the two suspects and removed a pistol from his waistband.

One suspect pointed a rifle at the security guard and fired multiple times, striking and fatally injuring the guard, and the suspects fled the scene emptyhanded after searching the establishment for money, police said.

There were no further details.

Anyone with information about the crime was urged to call LAPD Operations Valley Bureau at 818-374-9550. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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