#LASD Homicide Bureau Responded to a Death Investigation at Men's Central Jail...

#LASD Homicide Bureau Responded to a Death Investigation at Men's Central Jail #LosAngeles

DATE: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

REPORTED AT: Approximately 5:04 a.m.

LOCATION: Men's Central Jail - 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles CA 90012

UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant German Ochoa

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives responded to Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street in Los Angeles to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a male adult inmate.

Detectives are continuing their investigation, and the cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The inmates' identification will not be released until next of kin has been properly notified.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Any loss of life is tragic, especially those who are within our custody and care. Our highest priority is the safety and security of our inmate population, and we will ensure we continue to provide a constitutional level of care to all individuals housed within our jail facilities. The Department thoroughly investigates each in-custody death for policy and procedure issues. The Department oversight bodies, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the Department of Justice Monitors are encouraged to participate in the review process and are present to discuss corrective or preventative action.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Sheriff's Information Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles California 90012 http://www.lasd.org 213-229-1700